Miscellaneous: Today, I was driving on the highway and a cop had his radar gun...

By A.K. - 27/05/2009 12:40 - United States

Today, I was driving on the highway and a cop had his radar gun out. The woman in front of me panics and slams her brakes on, causing me to rear end her. The cop cited me for "tailgating" and I have to pay for the damages on both of our cars. FML

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By cool trick buddy - 01/01/2017 08:59 - United States - Atlanta

Today, I was tailgated on the highway. There was a car in the lane next to me, and my tailgater was WAY too close to risk slowing down, so I sped up in order to switch lanes, which bumped me over the speed limit. That's when my tailgater turned on the flashing lights. FML

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By randinosaur - 13/03/2011 12:48 - United States

Today, a cop rear-ended me. Then I received a ticket from him for driving too far under the speed limit. We were in a school zone. FML

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By FenderBender - 03/09/2009 04:54 - Canada

Today, I was driving home from work and noticed the car behind me was tailgating me pretty badly. I was starting to get angry with the driver, and kept glancing in my rear view mirror at him. While I was doing so, the traffic ahead of me stopped, and I rear-ended the car in front of me. FML

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By fuckina - 29/11/2010 17:34 - United States

Today, I was speeding a little on the highway. I thought I saw a police car, so I slammed on my brakes, causing the person behind me to rear end me. The "police car" I saw was just a broken down car on the side of the road. FML

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By rammedbehind - 26/08/2009 21:36 - United States

Today, I was driving to work when a state trooper rammed into my car from behind, because he was on the cell phone and not paying attention. He gave me a ticket for "Failure to control speed to avoid a crash." FML

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By Anonymous - 02/01/2016 07:04 - United States - Burbank

Today, I was driving a little over the speed limit, when I saw a cop car waiting to join the road ahead of me. I quickly hit the brakes so they wouldn't have a payday with me. I hit the brakes too hard, lost control and almost ended up on someone's lawn. FML

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By Savy - 13/02/2017 12:00 - United States - Mesa

Today, I was tailgated by a car with his high beams on for an hour. Any time I changed my speed or lane, he would do the same. I finally managed to get away from him because a cop pulled me over and gave me a speeding ticket. FML

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By serveandprotectyeahright - 20/11/2010 14:00 - United States

Today, a cop almost rear-ended my car, slammed on the gas with no warning, swerved around me, flipped me the bird, then cut me off and then drove a full ten miles under the speed limit. When I changed lanes to overtake him, he pulled me over for road rage. FML

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By prettyinpurple - 10/02/2009 04:54 - United States

Today, I was in a car accident. After screaming at the woman for running into me, I got in my car and drove off. As I was driving away, I was staring her down when I ended up rear-ending the person in front of me. FML

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By no, don't save me or nothing - 04/08/2013 16:53 - Canada - Woodstock

Today, some aggressive asshole was tailgating me on my way home, bumping into me twice. I got scared and kicked my car into high gear and got out of there. Seconds later, a traffic cop came out of nowhere and pulled me over for speeding. FML

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MechEngineer 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:09

Thats the technical definition of tailgating. If you're so close to the other car that in a situation in which the car in front of you suddenly breaks, and you rear end the car in front of you, that would be tailgating. Really, what do you think tailgating is if its not exactly the situation you're in now?

Ilovelife07 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:05

I cant stand people who slam on their brakes whenever they see a cop. Especially when the dudes on the other side of the highway

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Grashnak 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:14

So, aside from this story being the classic definition of tailgating, what exactly is your point?

Tehalon 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:14

Learn to keep distance! 2 second rule!

agentx52 13

Friday 24 June 2011 6:04

They increased it to 4 seconds in good weather, 6 seconds when it rains/snows. I'm 17, I had driver's ed a year and a half ago, so no I'm not making this up. And yes I have my license. lol.

golfman717 0

Wednesday 13 June 2012 5:45

You don't even know the rule...

lbg513 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:14

Wellll sorry to say, but the cop wouldn't have ticketed you for tailgating unless you were in fact tailgating her BEFORE the accident even happened. It's not like she came to a complete stop, she just dramatically and suddenly reduced her speed (which by the way, pisses the shit out of me too), which is no different than if she had been brake-testing you. In either case, you were bound to hit her because you obviously weren't traveling at a safe distance. IF you had been, you probably wouldn't have hit her because you would've had more time to react and 1. would've been able to slam on your brakes as well or 2. would've been able to switch lanes. That's why they teach you the 3-second rule people! Still not a YDI, but I don't feel sorry for you either.

lacalina 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:14

if you were following at the recommended distance you'd have plenty of time to stop even if she slammed her breaks on... sorry, but this is totally your fault, and you should pay the damages.

censorshipoff 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:15

Technically you're still tailgating because there wasn't enough space for you to do an emergency brake. YDI and FYL. I hate it when people ******* slams on their brakes as soon as they see the cops.

randomusername 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:15

Today, I was driving on the highway and some idiot rear ended me, damaging my car. He even had the nerve to complain that he was getting a ticket and has to pay for it. FML

MitchellB1026 8

Friday 3 May 2013 19:56

Your a douche for posting this. Just saying

_elly_beth_ 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:18

Yeah, you must have been driving really close to her or not paying attention if you couldn't stop in time. Your fault, sorry.

bonafidehustler 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:19

#16 fails. It sucks, but you were technically tailgating. It's still a crappy situation though because the biatch shouldn't have slammed on her brakes.

lbg513 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:20

Thank you #16 LOL I was just typing up my own version: "Today, I was driving on the highway. I saw a cop and realized I had been speeding, so I slammed on my breaks to slow down (which still kind of makes me an idiot) and this douche-bag who had been tailgating me the whole time slammed right into me. Now I have to deal with the hassle of getting a rental and waiting for my car to be repaired, all with the neck pain associated with whiplash. FML"

rukusrazor 0

Wednesday 27 May 2009 20:20

At least one car-length my friend. Or it's tailgating. Plus, getting insurance would be a good idea. Even if it's not illegal not to have it where you are. #16: DIAF.