Lunatic in Brooklyn

[lizbids]

One of the worst things about commuting to work is that the cars think you're in the way. Here in NYC, you pretty much stop on every block because of stop signs and lights, so it amazes me how "in a hurry" everyone is.

Tuesday I set out on my little 5-mile commute. I was honked and honked by someone as we approached a red light. I think she was mad at me because she felt she had to get to the light faster. I peered into her windshield to get a look, which I know can be dangerous b/c you may make eye contact. Well, the light turns, and traffic moves as usual..and at this point I have a truck in front of me, and I always stay behind larger vehicles to avoid getting squashed or hit on turns, etc. This woman decides to rev up, cut me off and then slam on her brakes to get me to hit her. I sort of remembered the license plate number, but I'm not sure what I should do. I am thinking about getting a holder for my cell phone to sit on the strap of my messenger bag to be able to literally take a photo of license plates. I was in a "bad" neighborhood at the time and didn't want to make a stink b/c I have had pedestrians try to knock me down for no reason.

But I will say, I was shaking when I got to work. Some of it was out of fear, the other intense anger.

[RoadRaven]

Thats awful Liz... can you give the partial plate and car make and colour to the police?

I think if this is a common thing then def get a way to be able to snap pix and get these people some legal warnings and black marks on their licenses

I really wish you hadn't had to write that account and we didnt have to read it.

Women/drivers like that really pi** me off

[lizbids]

I hear ya RoadRaven--don't people realize using their car to hurt someone can be murder, not an accident?

[telegirl]

I feel your pain.

I think that is a great idea to carry your cell and take a photo if possible- And I think that RoadRaven has a good idea to give it to the cops. Maybe nothing can be done, but at least trying might make you feel better and not feel so helpless.

People stink sometimes.

[lizbids]

People are rude and impatient. Sometimes I wonder why society must move at such a fast pace. Is it all about rushing to the business to make money for someone? Or do people just really think that wherever they have to go is just so much more important than everyone else?

[FreshNewbie]

Sorry about your experience Lizbids. I am in brooklyn every weekend and I know what you mean about drivers. I think it applies to pretty much everywhere in NY. It literally makes my day when a nice driver comes a long. Be safe and taking pictures is definately a good way to at least make yourself feel better. I had to report an 18wheeler recently that was driving like a maniac and cutting everyone off on the road, it was pretty scary. Good luck,
Stay safe

Marina