Hi guys. I don't really know where else to put this since I don't really have a presence on any other forums (barely on this one) and none of my friends are picking up their phones. I've read some things like this on the internet before and I've always called bull**** on it, but trust me, I wouldn't be posting this if it hadn't happened for real.
Tonight on my way home from work (I'm 17 and work at a gas station on the weekends to save for college and for spending money) I was driving *exactly* the speed limit on a 30mph road, because I got a speeding ticket last week (my first ever) and I'm paranoid about cops now. So this car behind me was tailgating me hardcore, and started flashing his brights. I was looking in the rear view mirror and was about to pull over when I noticed the next light which I was coming up on was yellow, and I was about to run it. So I slammed the brakes to not run the light (maybe not smart, but I wouldn't have made it) and the guys pulled up next to me in the bike lane. The car was like a 90's-early 00's honda that had a spoiler and was totally riced out. The two guys in the front seat rolled down their window and started screaming and cussing me out and flipping me off. I looked away and waited for the light, and then, I swear to god, the one in the driver's seat pulled a gun and held it out of the window pointed up (not at me). I got super scared at that point, and since there was no one around (not a lot of people on this street at night) I put my car into manual-shift and GASSED IT the hell out of there. I drive a Passat with an aftermarket turbo so I can go pretty fast, but at that point they did the exact same. I got scared thinking they were following me so I pulled into a side street to the right. They turned also and accelerated. So I kept going as fast as I could to get away, and I came to a coltesac (spelling sorry) that I didn't know was there and FREAKED OUT because I didn't think I would make it out. I managed to pull around and get out and they still kept following me. At that point I realized I needed to go on roads I knew, because NOBODY can keep up with me in my home town streets if I'm going as fast as I can. So I kept going, at this point like 85 in a 30 just to keep them at bay (still gaining on me). I had to pull around this corner too fast and I lost traction in the rear and almost hit someone, but they kept gaining. I figured if a police comes to pull me over GOOD because I'd rather get in trouble and LIVE and not get shot by these dudes. I finally managed to out-pace them in the streets where I live because I know them so well, and I started really shaking because I didn't know if they would be able to find me or something. I've never done anything illegal except the speeding ticket I got last week so I'm really scared, both about what I did and about the guys with the gun. Should I call the cops and report this? I got away, and I think I'm safe now at home, but I'm still really scared. Help?
EDIT: I should probably add too that I live in an area with gang presence, and I have a *red* Rebel Alliance sticker on my rear window because I'm a Star Wars fan, so I'm scared that maybe they were blueraggers or something (I don't know what the specific gangs are) because if they were they would have seen my sticker as a signal that I'm in an opposing gang or something.
A speeding ticket is inconsequential to the way the police will look at you anyhow.
And if the colors had anything to do with it, you'd probably be dead or at least shot at, especially if it's the crips or the bloods (the two gangs from L.A. traditionally associated with the red and blue colors) involved. Those folks do not ****ing kid around with their gang rivalries.
If they were gang-members, which I wouldn't doubt given the whole brandishing of guns and whatnot, then they probably just wanted to intimidate you.
A speeding ticket is inconsequential to the way the police will look at you anyhow.
And if the colors had anything to do with it, you'd probably be dead or at least shot at, especially if it's the crips or the bloods (the two gangs from L.A. traditionally associated with the red and blue colors) involved. Those folks do not ****ing kid around with their gang rivalries.
If they were gang-members, which I wouldn't doubt given the whole brandishing of guns and whatnot, then they probably just wanted to intimidate you.
Thanks for the words. I did end up calling them, and basically said exactly what I posted here. They told me to calm down and that they wouldn't cite me for reckless driving for anything, and just said they would send a unit to that street/area and look around but they're probably long gone by now. I gave the best description of the car and guys that I could but honestly it could describe hundreds if not thousands of people in this area. I didn't get their plates which would have been good, but I was more worried about getting away. I managed to reach one of my friends who's been calming me down. But this was the craziest thing that's happened to me.
I'm not entirely sure what I would have done if I had people with guns chasing me down. I certainly do not have a fast car, so I doubt I would have been able to take them on that kind of chase either.
Next time, if someone is tailgating you that aggressively, then it's best to just pull over and let them pass.
But if they start slowing down too, then run away as fast as you damned can.
general rule of thumb: get out of the way of the crazies, whether on the road or otherwise
if they elect not to pass you and you're still intimidated, if you know the area drive to the police station and walk into the station. they won't be mad at you for doing this, and odds are the guys following you will get the heck out of dodge.
Tonight on my way home from work (I'm 17 and work at a gas station on the weekends to save for college and for spending money) I was driving *exactly* the speed limit on a 30mph road, because I got a speeding ticket last week (my first ever) and I'm paranoid about cops now. So this car behind me was tailgating me hardcore, and started flashing his brights. I was looking in the rear view mirror and was about to pull over when I noticed the next light which I was coming up on was yellow, and I was about to run it. So I slammed the brakes to not run the light (maybe not smart, but I wouldn't have made it) and the guys pulled up next to me in the bike lane. The car was like a 90's-early 00's honda that had a spoiler and was totally riced out. The two guys in the front seat rolled down their window and started screaming and cussing me out and flipping me off. I looked away and waited for the light, and then, I swear to god, the one in the driver's seat pulled a gun and held it out of the window pointed up (not at me). I got super scared at that point, and since there was no one around (not a lot of people on this street at night) I put my car into manual-shift and GASSED IT the hell out of there. I drive a Passat with an aftermarket turbo so I can go pretty fast, but at that point they did the exact same. I got scared thinking they were following me so I pulled into a side street to the right. They turned also and accelerated. So I kept going as fast as I could to get away, and I came to a coltesac (spelling sorry) that I didn't know was there and FREAKED OUT because I didn't think I would make it out. I managed to pull around and get out and they still kept following me. At that point I realized I needed to go on roads I knew, because NOBODY can keep up with me in my home town streets if I'm going as fast as I can. So I kept going, at this point like 85 in a 30 just to keep them at bay (still gaining on me). I had to pull around this corner too fast and I lost traction in the rear and almost hit someone, but they kept gaining. I figured if a police comes to pull me over GOOD because I'd rather get in trouble and LIVE and not get shot by these dudes. I finally managed to out-pace them in the streets where I live because I know them so well, and I started really shaking because I didn't know if they would be able to find me or something. I've never done anything illegal except the speeding ticket I got last week so I'm really scared, both about what I did and about the guys with the gun. Should I call the cops and report this? I got away, and I think I'm safe now at home, but I'm still really scared. Help?
EDIT: I should probably add too that I live in an area with gang presence, and I have a *red* Rebel Alliance sticker on my rear window because I'm a Star Wars fan, so I'm scared that maybe they were blueraggers or something (I don't know what the specific gangs are) because if they were they would have seen my sticker as a signal that I'm in an opposing gang or something.
A speeding ticket is inconsequential to the way the police will look at you anyhow.
And if the colors had anything to do with it, you'd probably be dead or at least shot at, especially if it's the crips or the bloods (the two gangs from L.A. traditionally associated with the red and blue colors) involved. Those folks do not ****ing kid around with their gang rivalries.
If they were gang-members, which I wouldn't doubt given the whole brandishing of guns and whatnot, then they probably just wanted to intimidate you.
Thanks for the words. I did end up calling them, and basically said exactly what I posted here. They told me to calm down and that they wouldn't cite me for reckless driving for anything, and just said they would send a unit to that street/area and look around but they're probably long gone by now. I gave the best description of the car and guys that I could but honestly it could describe hundreds if not thousands of people in this area. I didn't get their plates which would have been good, but I was more worried about getting away. I managed to reach one of my friends who's been calming me down. But this was the craziest thing that's happened to me.
I'm not entirely sure what I would have done if I had people with guns chasing me down. I certainly do not have a fast car, so I doubt I would have been able to take them on that kind of chase either.
Next time, if someone is tailgating you that aggressively, then it's best to just pull over and let them pass.
But if they start slowing down too, then run away as fast as you damned can.
So, ya, you did the best you could.
Magickware99 is correct. You did all you could, and in the future if you encounter and aggressive driver, just get out of their way as best you can.
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if they elect not to pass you and you're still intimidated, if you know the area drive to the police station and walk into the station. they won't be mad at you for doing this, and odds are the guys following you will get the heck out of dodge.
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