Why We Love It When the Police Catch Bad Drivers
We’ve all been there. We see someone do something on the road that’s so dumb, unsafe, or illegal that we’re wondering why a police officer couldn’t have just been there to do something about it. In this story, one coal-rolling pickup that thought they’d literally and figuratively dust a car on the highway ended up doing it right in front of a speed trap. Lean back, kick your feet up, and enjoy a moment where the cop was exactly where they needed to be for once.
The Incident
This short and soundless dashcam video clip comes to us from u/Yuyu_Z over on Reddit. In it, we see a pickup that appears to be tailgating a Toyota 4Runner-sized SUV in lane two despite the fact that lane one is wide open. That alone is a pretty bad driving habit but it’s one of the few traffic infractions on display that the driver probably wasn’t cited for.
That’s because before the cars get in view of the upcoming speed trap, the driver of the pickup guns it and slides over to lane one. The diesel engine under the hood begins pouring black smoke out of the tailpipe and the truck accelerates past the SUV and then immediately drifts back into lane one.
The Police Intervention
As the camera car drives under an upcoming bridge we spot a white police SUV that had been sitting on the shoulder. It’s already beginning its pursuit of the truck driver and the white SUV that the pickup passed is moving over to the fast lane to get out of the way of the cop. Well before the clip ends we see the patrol car stopped right behind the RAM pickup on the side of the road.
The Importance of Police Presence
Bad driving habits should be something that we all aim to cut out on our own. It’s nice though to see that every once in a while, when someone doesn’t keep their act together, that the authorities are there to put them in check for the rest of us.
Why We Love It
There’s something satisfying about seeing justice being served on the road. When we witness reckless driving or dangerous behavior, it can leave us feeling helpless and frustrated. But when the police step in and catch those bad drivers, it restores our faith in law enforcement and reminds us that there are consequences for irresponsible actions.
The video clip shared on Reddit captures one such moment. The pickup driver’s aggressive behavior, including tailgating and emitting black smoke, is not only annoying but also potentially dangerous. However, their actions didn’t go unnoticed. The police were strategically positioned at a speed trap, ready to catch any offenders. And in this case, they caught the pickup driver red-handed.
This incident serves as a reminder that we should all strive to be responsible drivers. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the road and make poor decisions. But when we see the police taking action against those who disregard traffic laws, it encourages us to be more mindful of our own behavior behind the wheel.
Conclusion
In a world where bad drivers seem to be everywhere, it’s refreshing to know that the police are actively working to keep our roads safe. This video clip serves as a reminder that reckless behavior doesn’t go unnoticed and that there are consequences for those who choose to ignore traffic laws.
So the next time you witness someone driving irresponsibly, take solace in knowing that there are dedicated officers out there who are ready to intervene. And let’s all strive to be better drivers ourselves, so we can contribute to safer roads for everyone.