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Dangerous driver

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bctf123 · 06/01/2024 14:44

I live in a town with a lot of dangerous driving and it riles me
A couple of months ago I saw 2 very dangerous manoeuvres by an Audi drivers and the second was a sort of bullying.
I driver for my job and found out where he lives.
I think it's a man in 20s/30s.

He comes from a community which respects elders but can be stupid. Should I knock on the door to speak to the dad privately or should I leave it

Aibu to go up there and have a discreet word?

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2024sNewName · 06/01/2024 15:15

Saucery · 06/01/2024 15:01

It’s the ‘respects elders’ bit @Sparklfairy . I see snidey references like this frequently on open social media groups. It’s a bit pathetic, really.

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MadamVastra · 06/01/2024 15:04

The only good part of this post is your correct spelling of discreet 😂

meganorks · 06/01/2024 15:04

If you are really fed up with dangerous drivers get a dash cam and when you spot anything dodgy upload it to the police website where they prosecute anyone they can.

Do you think finding out where someone lives and turning up on their doorstep is ever likely to be well recieved?!

Saucery · 06/01/2024 15:01

It’s the ‘respects elders’ bit @Sparklfairy . I see snidey references like this frequently on open social media groups. It’s a bit pathetic, really.

Sparklfairy · 06/01/2024 14:57

Saucery · 06/01/2024 14:54

Oh I think it’s quite clear what the OP means. Classic dog whistle Hmm

No, OP, give any evidence of dangerous driving to the police, don’t go wading into any ‘community’ asking the driver’s Dad to have a word, that’s just bloody stupid.

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I'm genuinely trying to think of a community apparently known for their stupidity. Maybe I just live a sheltered life.

Saucery · 06/01/2024 14:54

Sparklfairy · 06/01/2024 14:51

He comes from a community which respects elders but can be stupid

What on earth does this mean?

Oh I think it’s quite clear what the OP means. Classic dog whistle Hmm

No, OP, give any evidence of dangerous driving to the police, don’t go wading into any ‘community’ asking the driver’s Dad to have a word, that’s just bloody stupid.

Sparklfairy · 06/01/2024 14:51

He comes from a community which respects elders but can be stupid

What on earth does this mean?

Sirzy · 06/01/2024 14:47

Unless you are a police officer doing your job then you would be very unreasonable. And even if you where you would be unreasonable to ask Daddy to have a word!

JenniferJuniper80 · 06/01/2024 14:47

Do you understand what ODFOD means?

Falkenburg · 06/01/2024 14:45

Don't be so ridiculous!

If you see dangerous driving, take down the number plate and log with non emergency police.

Why provoke someone who obviously is they type of person to not care what others think?

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