Road rage revisited.

Last month I was almost run into parked cars on a four lane one way street in downtown by an SUV.

It pissed me off but did not enrage me as it used to initially. I just rolled up to it at the red light, like always, to tell him he was too close in a normal tone of voice and without a scowl face.

He rolled down his window and yelled "you don't belong on the streets asshole!"

At that, I lost all control of my calm and went back to the rage I used to feel when I would get all bloody and stupid with these types 10 years ago as he peeled off to the next light.

At the second light he gave me the finger salute and was mocking me riding my bike with his woman next to him being joyfully amused.

By the third light he was jockying to get away, with his lady friend now a little less delighted by her dufus' behavior.

By the fourth light I gave up remembering those pointless destructive experiences from before and rolled off.

Should I have just taken a photo of his plate?

What good would it do?

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on December 5, 2011 at 4:37pm

From 311 FAQ:

When should I call 311 vs. 911?
You can call 311 to find out what Police District and beat you live in, as well as the date, time and location of your next beat meeting. Also calling 311 allows you easy access to non-emergency police services, from filing police reports to talking to police personnel in your district. You should call 311 if the incident that you are reporting has occurred and the offender is gone from the scene.
You should call 911 if the incident or you are reporting is in progress and the on-site presence of a police officer is necessary to help resolve the matter (e.g., burglary, incident involving injuries, quieting loud neighbors, etc.).

I take the on-site or in the act part of it to include anything that has to do with a dangerous or irresponsible motorist on the road because you would want their info sent out to the cops ASAP.

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Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on December 5, 2011 at 4:39pm

Hey, I'm calm, but thanks for you concern. ;)

And since you didn't catch the sarcasm, I know full well there is nothing to cite, because this is a matter based on opinion, and it's more nuanced that you initially admitted (before you edited your post).

If you're having a bad week, I understand. I've been there.

It's been a pleasure debating this, but I have nothing more to say.