Something about being behind the wheel sparks extreme emotions in drivers. Maybe it's the concept of "right of way" that makes them positive they're driving perfectly, or maybe it's the sheer power offered by cars that causes road rage. Whatever inspires the worst road rage, dashcams have caught plenty of examples of real-life meltdowns on the pavement.
Incidents of road rage caught on camera aren't limited to just cars. Dashcam videos of road rage show cyclists, motorcycle riders, and even motorized scooter drivers throwing fits on the streets. These incidents of road rage on film almost all end poorly, proving that a little patience can go a long way during transit - even if the results aren't quite as entertaining.
Real Road Rage Incidents Caught On Dashcams,
An Alleged Mobster Gets Arrested After A Road Rage Meltdown
An alleged New Jersey mobster was arrested after an incident in upstate New York on March 14, 2017 was caught on film. Jerry Balzano, a presumed member of the DeCavalcante crime family, forced another driver to stop on a busy highway. He then got out of the car and threatened the other driver.
Warning: this video contains strong language.
A Russian Bus Driver Turns Road Rage Into Vigilante Justice
Alexei Volkov, a Moscow bus driver, is known as "The Punisher" for his unusual take on vigilante justice. He intentionally runs into motorists who cut him off, presumably to teach them a lesson about safe driving. Volkov has reportedly caused more than 100 accidents, many of which are capture on video thanks to a dashcam.
Road Rage Leads To A Street Fight
It isn't clear what triggered this on-film fight, which occurred on June 27, 2016 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Whatever started this conflict, a passenger got out of a car waiting at a red light and approached the driver of the car behind him - and threw a punch. The driver of the first car also left the vehicle and joined the fray. After the light changed, another driver tried to pin both cars in, but appeared to be unsuccessful.
An Enraged Driver Sets His Sights On A School Bus
Road rage is even more alarming when children are involved. This video from Salt Lake City from October 13, 2016 shows an impatient driver who tried to overtake a car and a school bus on a narrow lane after making a left turn. The driver of the black BMW yelled and blew his horn at the car before taking drastic action to get to his destination ahead of both vehicles. While attempting to pass the bus, the BMW hit a barrel, collided with the bus, and ended up stuck on a concrete barrier. No one was seriously injured.
A Motorcyclist Swerves Into Oncoming Traffic To Avoid An Irate Driver
A video uploaded on April 4, 2016 showed two guys in Florida locked in a vicious argument on the road. The full video showed the motorcyclist sitting between two cars at a stop light, and then taking off after swerving towards the red car. The driver of the red Ford Fusion followed him to continue to berate him about his driving skills. The motorcyclist ended up swerving into oncoming traffic to get out of the car's way.
Both men were arrested and charged with reckless driving.
A Scooter Driver Flips Off A Motorist
Apparently road rage can happen on scooters, too. A man in Southport, England was driving on April 18, 2017, when he tried to pass a scooter in the middle of the road. The driver rolled down his window to ask the scooter rider to move aside. In response, the elderly man on the scooter reportedly swore at him and began waving his middle finger.
An Angry Mustang Driver Wipes Out A Motorcyclist
What started out as an evening drive ended with a fight and a trip to the hospital. A motorcyclist pulled up alongside a Mustang, and the drivers apparently exchanged words. The car bumped into the motorcyclist before speeding off.
The incident was caught on camera in Colorado Springs on July 7, 2016, and eventually resulted in both men getting arrested. The Mustang driver was picked up for second degree assault, and the motorcyclist was charged with harassment. Apparently, the motorcyclist began following the Mustang after the driver tried to run his girlfriend's car off the street.
Tailgating Leads To A Flipped Car
Everyone has probably been irritated by a slow driver at some point. But for one St. Louis driver, that irritation went too far. On March 15, 2017, the driver of a silver sedan was stuck behind a slower yellow coupe on the freeway. After passing the slower car on the right, the silver car cut back in front of it and hit the brakes. The yellow car swerved to avoid an accident - and flipped over multiple times. Fortunately, the driver wasn't seriously injured.
A Rio Bus Driver Goes For The Gold Medal In Road Rage
The 2016 Olympic Games showcased the beauty and splendor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But the games also apparently caused some residents stress - like this bus driver. A video from August 10, 2016 shows a bus in the South American city pushing a car through the streets like it weighs nothing.
A Furious Bicyclist Smashes A Car Windshield
Cyclists and drivers don't always share the road. Unfortunately for Tracey Leng, a cyclist got so upset with her that he decided to smash her windshield with his bicycle. A video from Manchester, England shows the incident, which took place on March 26, 2017. The cyclist thought that Leng had swerved into the bike lane. It looked like he was just going to ride off after exchanging words with the driver, but he decided to hit her car with his bike first.