Nothing to flame you on. Did you notice the Rav4(?) braking behind the minivan? Good indication something is off. Either way that was a stupid turn for the minivan to take....especially from the middle lane. That's what the off "ramp" to Yonge is for.
Thank havens you were not going much faster. Glad you are ok. If that would have been me the camera sound would have been recording some french words lol.
Traffic slowing down in the middle and you're still moving quickly on the right. That's going to happen EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Stay safe!
I'm stupid? LOLLol don't be stupid.
Have you never passed anyone on the right when the lane next to you is completely empty while the lane you're currently on is backed up?
If I were to be in the right lane to begin with, would it have made a difference?
If you answered yes to either of those questions, you must've t-boned someone every single time.
I'm stupid? LOL
You lack common (driving) sense as exhibited in your original video.
Button up that flame suit a little tighter. .. you can't seem to take the heat.
Okay, I'm sorry. I'm curious to know what you would do in that situation. It seems like you couldn't answer either of those questions.
Buddy I'm far from perfect, but in my 15 years of being on GTA roads, my first reaction would have been to slow down and have my finger on the (brake) trigger expecting someone to jump out in front of me. This happens almost every single time during my morning commute where some moron just HAS to change lanes because it seems to be moving faster.
This is clearly an unsafe and improper turn. Had there been a collision (fortunately not the case) the driver would likely have been charged with careless driving.
I see this situation frequently when running an escort, or when responding to a call with lights and sirens. Often, there will be an open lane or shoulder to the right of a lane full of traffic. When I'm overtaking on the right, I limit my speed to no more than 50km/hr faster than the traffic next to me, because people are crazy and you just never know what they'll do. So if the lane is stopped and I have a clear lane adjacent to the traffic, I will be cruising at 50km/hr. It seems slow, but your stopping distance (reaction time + reactionary gap + braking action) is longer than you think.
As mentioned before, the brake lights on the Toyota are a good indicator that something's happening. Even just the way the cars are bunching up near the intersection is an indicator. At first I thought the traffic light was changing until I saw the bonehead in the Caravan.
Good on you PLau for covering the brake.
Might have actually been worth following the driver and maybe when they're stopped at a red light. Pull up beside them and make sure you get their face on camera.
Toronto Police are very interested in charging drivers if there's video evidence available, and you're willing to show up to court. Even w/o video, as long as you can identify the driver 100%.
York Region not so much, but they will send the driver a roadwatch letter.
I had dashcam video of a driver pull out of a private driveway into my lane, TPS wanted driver details; but I didn't get a good look at the driver.
TPS couldn't pursue a charge, but the investigating officer went to the owner's home and cautioned them about a possible charge. Even showed them the video, and the owner admitted it was him; officer let it go with a warning.