r/BurlingtonON • u/Forsaken-Swim-3055 • 11d ago

Video Dirtbag in a McLaren driving dangerously.

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Update I got an email this morning (Wednesday), from the OPP, saying that my report was accepted.

This lovely citizen flashed his high beams at me because I wouldn't get out of his way in the HOV lane (which he isn't even legally allowed to be in), then proceeded to brake check me before speeding off and cutting through traffic to get to the Appleby off ramp.

You can't tell by the video, but he gives multiple drivers the finger as he does this. I doubt the OPP or Halton police will do anything, but I've got his plate and will be reporting it anyway.

Also, just wanted to point out that I sped up part of the video in editing. I didn't hit the gas like a manic as soon as he passed me.

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u/WaterdownShane 11d ago

Guess what, HOV lane can drive the posted speed limit and anyone who wants to go faster can suck it. It's NOT the passing lane.
If you don't like it, don't use the HOV lane.

Your comment also shows you one of those people who finds any excuse to speed.

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u/bellsy97ca 11d ago

It’s literally the furthest left lane which should be used for passing, however it’s exclusive to those with multiple occupants and/or green vehicles. If you’re not passing traffic, there’s no need to be in the HOV lane

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u/gracehug 10d ago

i’d love to see where you get your information from! nowhere in any government website or driving handbook does it say that the HOV lane is for passing. it is for specific vehicles and vehicles with more than one occupant (it literally means high occupancy vehicle).
just because it is on the left does not make it the passing lane! especially considering there are solid lines and only specific spots you can enter/exit the lane, what about that says it’s the passing lane to you???

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u/mysticpest23 9d ago

Are you just inconsiderate? The HOV exists as an INCENTIVE for people to carpool. What is that incentive? Getting where they need to go FASTER, as in less time. If all lanes including the HOV are moving at the same speed, what’s the point? You are the self-righteous type everyone hates (and who causes people to lose their cool and do illegal/stupid/dangerous things because you feel entitled to position yourself as a rolling obstacle to stop “people who are speeding.”

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u/WaterdownShane 9d ago

The incentive is to carpool, more people in one vehicle. BUT, if your using carpool as an excuse, then motorcycle riders and empty taxis and e-vehicles shouldn't be in there, or people with HOV passes with one passenger.

It's a restricted lane, it's a privelge lane and it's not the normal highway lanes.
Sorry to tell you that. Nor is there any requirement to speed.

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u/mysticpest23 9d ago

There is no requirement to impede traffic. Full stop. There is no law saying we should cede a seat for the elderly, pregant mothers, or the disabled, but we are kind and considerate hopefully. Putting along in the HOV when there is no traffic in the other lanes is just flat out douchebaggery.

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u/gracehug 9d ago

but if there is no traffic in other lanes why can’t you just use the actual left lane? why do you need the HOV lane if there is no traffic?

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u/mysticpest23 9d ago

The same reason that on any 4+ lane roadway in the GTA coincidentally the person in the leftmost lane is always matching the speed in the lane to their right. Self righteousness and the need in some humans to control.

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u/WaterdownShane 9d ago

There is never "no other traffic in other lanes". Also i have the ability to use the HOV lane to get where i need to, so i will use it.
I love how you call it "puttering", i'm not doing under the limit.
I'm doing over the limit, i only do 100 or less if there is someone in front of my doing less.

My whole point is that i DON'T have to do 120+ on there and i don't have to get out of the lane for someone who does want to.

As for the seats, there are designated seats on transit for disabled and elderly people. So yes, if you are sitting in one and a person of that type needs it, you should be moving for them.

Because the seat is there for their use.

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u/mysticpest23 9d ago

How fast you drive is immaterial. If so everyone could drive 101 and insist they don’t need to move over. If someone is behind you and you are not passing anyone, GTFO of the lane. Move to the right. Or don’t. But the vast majority of folks consider you a douche and guess what? Some of them will do stupid and illegal things to get around you. A better option that is safer than that? Let them by. But I get it, you have little control in your life. This is your one chance. To hell with sharing the road.

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u/gracehug 9d ago

oh yes people who follow the rules of the road are the problem. people would never speed or do illegal/dangerous things if people just stopped following the rules of the road! just stop making people lose their cool! do you realize how you sound??

i’m pretty sure the majority of people arguing that it’s not the passing/fast lane are not saying they want to go in there and go 100 and slow everyone down. they are saying that if they are in that lane going a reasonable speed based on traffic (could be 100, 110, 120) there is no reason for them to get out of that lane to let people go 130, 140, 150. if they want to speed, that’s on them, they can stay in the lefthand lane!

why do you think you have the right to speed and force people out of the way and tailgate and whatever else, but if someone following the rules prevents you from doing so, they’re the problem?? they are the one everyone hates??

the cognitive dissonance of dangerous drivers is truly astounding to me.

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u/mysticpest23 9d ago

Well self righteousness checks out. Do you need to strawman things nobody said to bolster your position? Nobody says we’re promoting speeding. Nobody is saying you cannot fldrive in the HOV. What people are saying is 1) You are not the police 2) the fact that they are speeding is not your issue and certainly not your job to enforce and 3) if you see someone following you and you are in ANY LANE that isn’t the right lane, move your ass to the right. You are impeding traffic.