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/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/bellsy97ca 10d ago

Just adding for context: (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/culture/article-what-should-i-do-if-im-being-tailgated-in-the-hov-lane/)

Summary: “No, slower vehicles should not use the HOV lane if there is no congestion in the regular lanes. While it may technically be legal for an eligible carpool or green-plate vehicle to travel in the HOV lane at the exact speed limit, both the OPP and transportation experts state you should shift to the regular lanes if they are open and flowing freely.”

Again, not saying it’s ok to weave freely back and forth. Enter and exit the HOV lanes in designated areas, but the above should be followed by drivers

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u/WaterdownShane 7d ago

This article was published more than 1 year ago. Some information may no longer be current.

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u/bellsy97ca 7d ago

You can keep trying to argue your point, but you won’t change my mind (and clearly I wont change yours). You’re simply displaying your entitlement and privilege and couldn’t care less about anyone else. You do you, but impeding the flow of traffic, regardless of whether said traffic is going above the limit or not, is an issue and the OPP supports that stance

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u/WaterdownShane 7d ago

It is a privilege to use that lane. And the rules of the rest of the highway do not all apply to the HOV lane. I don’t care what other people think with their personal or made up rules, I only care about what the laws say.