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>> I'm gonna go skate.
>> No you're not. >> Yes, I am.
>> No you're not. You're not.
You're not going anywhere until the police come.
>> Dude, stop! >> No, you're (bleep)
>> Dude, literally stop. >> No! I'm calling the police.
And you're not leaving. You're not leaving!
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Put your hands up!
>> Excuse me!
Oh [bleep]. Hey!
Stop! Hey!
Call 911! Call 911!
>> In the last few years,
the number of Americans on the road has skyrocketed.
And that means more traffic, more accidents.
And also more rage.
>> Step out your car.
>> With violent road rage up nearly 500%.
This is where the rubber meets the road.
Because of the risks to bicyclists on the road,
the need for special protections
Is obvious.
Which is why 35 states have enacted laws requiring vehicles
to give at least three feet of clearance
when passing a bicycle,
and when cyclists believe these laws aren't followed,
they can get understandably upset.
>> [ Screams ] (bleeped)
>> But sometimes their defensiveness
can go a bit too far.
In Park City.
>> I did the Ridgeline Trail one two that you and Nick did.
>> A dash cam records as a driver passes a cyclist
on a suburban road.
>> Uh, yeah.
>> En route to meeting a friend at a local skate park
that's just around the corner.
But when he arrives at his destination
and continues his phone conversation.
>> Yeah, yeah, yeah.
>> And then I went on the one
that's like a bunch of ups and downs.
>> He suddenly realizes there's someone
by his driver's side window.
>>The whole thing is, like, eight miles out.
>> Hold on. I have a guy -- hold on.
>> He then begins recording with his phone.
>> Yes, sir?
>> Did you see me?
>> Pulling off to the side, I did.
I have it on dash cam. >> Good.
You see how close you came to me?
You know what the law is? >>I did not.
>> It's three feet (bleep). >> I was.
>> No you weren't. What's your name?
>> (bleeped) >> Last name?
>> You don't need that. >> What's your last name?
>> You don't need my last name.
>> I got your license plate. >> Perfect.
>> Okay, I'm gonna call the police, then.
>> The driver's cool demeanor doesn't appear to sit well
with the cyclist.
>> I'm going to go skate.
>> No you're not. >> Yes, I am.
>> No, you're not. You're not going anywhere.
>> Dude, stop!
>> No, you're a (bleeped). >> Dude. Literally stop.
>> No, I'm calling the police.
And you're not leaving. You're not leaving!
You're not leaving.
>> Bro's got his (bleeping) hands on me and stuff.
>> Yeah, guy won't leave 'cause he -- the police.
>> Look at this, dude. What are you doing?
>> I'm calling the police. >> Why are you so cranky?
>> And soon he's making a case out of it.
>> Yeah, I've got a very aggressive teenager here
that almost hit me in the car.
And now he won't give me his last name.
And now he's trying to leave.
I'm in Park City, near the Park City Park.
>> We're at the skate park. >> The skate park? He's in a (bleeped)
And I want you to come and give this guy a ticket.
I'd be willing to testify in court against this guy.
>> A minute later,
when the driver's skating buddy arrives --
>> Be my witness. Okay. >> Thank you.
>> The cyclist seems to become more anxious.
>> Yeah, there's another individual
and he's just standing there. I'd like to get rid of him.
>> This is public.
>> Okay. Please. >> And more agitated.
>> Because you were trying to leave.
>> I was not.
>> You were getting out of the car!
>> Stop -- >> It's in your phone!
>> Dude. >> It's in your phone.
>> You're insane.
>> You're an (bleep).
>> Okay, cool. Can you back up, please?
>> No. I'm not. I'm not leaving. I'm staying right here.
No, because you might leave.
And I want you to be here when the police get here.
He's trying to leave.
>> The driver tries some diplomacy.
>> Do you think I was in your space over there?
Then -- >> Yes. I'm a riding a bike.
I have more rights than you.
>> What? Dude, we share -- >> I have the right of way.
>> We share a road. >>No, I have the right of way
when I'm on a bike. Do you ride a bike?
>> Sometimes.
>> Oh, you don't ride a bike. Obviously.
You wouldn't have been so close to me if you did.
When are the police coming, please?
>> Finally. >> Well, here they come.
Do you hear them?
>> They're coming. They're coming.
>> Okay.
>> I'll press charges against you.
>> Perfect.
>> A policeman arrives to sort out the conflict,
which he does by reviewing the video evidence.
>> I'm gonna go skate.
>> No you're not. >> Yes, I am.
>> No you're not! You're not going anywhere
until the police come. >> Dude, stop!
>> No! You're a (bleep).
>> For the alleged traffic violation,
the officer defers the matter to the legal system.
>> I will be giving you a ticket today.
There will be a court date. That video evidence.
I'm going to add it to the case.
>> And returns to his vehicle to write the citation,
where he informs the cyclist about the ticket.
>> You wanted a citation issued, you're the witness.
You're going to sign his citation,
that you were present for it.
>> And something else --
So if you'll just hang tight over on the sidewalk over there.
>> Then I won't -- I won't press charges.
>> It's too late.
>> Can't we just -- >> Nope.
>> Oh, come on, man. I was I was the victim here.
>> All right, watch out. We can go a different way.
And you can be arrested for disorderly conduct.
That's an arrestable offense.
>> What kind of disorderly conduct is it?
>> You opened his door three times.
Okay. He doesn't have to get out of his car for you.
He doesn't have to identify for you.
You are not law enforcement.
You don't get to come out here and force things.
You call us and let us do it.
>> What if we both agree
that neither one of us wants a ticket.
>> At this point, I've seen what I've seen.
I've seen the evidence.
You're adamant that you asked for a ticket.
And now, because you're getting one,
you want him to get out of it. >> Right. Right.
>> No, you're both getting one today.
>> Okay. >> So if you'll just wait over on the sidewalk.
>> According to news reports,
the city attorney's office reviews the dash cam footage
and deems it exculpatory.
The driver's citation for following
too closely is dismissed.
While the cyclist ultimately pays a disorderly conduct fine.
>> You're not!
You're not going anywhere!
>> Of $160. >> Dude, stop.
>> No. >> Proof that when it comes to bicycle safety.
>> You know what the law is? >> I did not.
>> It's three feet, (bleeped).
>> It's important for everyone to stay in their lane.
>> Dude. Literally. Stop. >> No, I'm calling the police.
And you're not leaving. You're not leaving!
>> When rage on the street starts to involve weapons,
it's a highly unstable situation.
Like with these men who appear to strike at each other
with sticks and a shovel.
A dangerous encounter which thankfully in this case
appears to fizzle with no significant harm done
as they go their separate ways.
But other times, if someone is willing to pull a weapon,
there's no telling how far they'll push things.
In Stockport, England, though it's unclear why,
two men bash a car with chairs outside a pub.
Until the driver responds with what looks like a machete.
>> Hey whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa.
>> The driver manages to chase the men away
before appearing to launch another attack.
Then, as he and the man he's with, get back in the car.
>> Come on. Daddy!
>> The altercation starts up again.
And when the two motorists climb back into their car,
presumably to leave,
the situation suddenly becomes much more dangerous.
In England.
As two men slam a car with chairs outside a pub,
the driver uses what appears to be a large blade in an attempt.
To fend them off.
Before appearing to launch another attack.
And when the motorists climb back in their car.
This violent confrontation reaches a new level.
As one of the men stalks toward the car.
It surges forward.
He's sent tumbling over the roof,
landing hard on the pavement.
Before rising and staggering back to the roadside,
where witnesses converge to check on his well-being.
>> Are you all right?
>> The man clearly appears dazed,
and according to news articles, he is taken to the hospital.
And authorities later locate both men from the car
who face multiple charges, including wounding with intent
and possessing a blade in public.
A potentially costly lesson.
And a reminder that any fight involving a moving vehicle.
Is never worth the price.
>> Are you all right?
>> Backing up in a car can be a delicate operation.
Often with unforeseen dangers.
It's estimated that most drivers only spend 1% of their time
driving in reverse.
And yet-- >> Really?!
>> Approximately 25% of crashes happen that way.
And though many of these collisions occur at slow speed...
>> Did you not hear me (bleeping) honk at you?
>> Driving backwards can get much riskier.
When a person is also trying to outrun police.
>> Officers in Michigan believe this SUV is a stolen vehicle.
And their attempt to confront the driver has led to this.
And this chaotic chase becomes even more concerning
when it spills out onto the streets.
>> With the road relatively clear,
police attempt to box the vehicle in.
But the cars weaving in thickening traffic ahead.
>> We're still with it. He's still going in reverse.
>> Make that nearly impossible.
The SUV barrels through a red light.
And manages to maneuver away from a construction zone.
As it continues to thwart the four cruisers in pursuit.
Finally. >> Shut it down. Now! Stop!
>> The suspect appears to make a wise decision,
and after nearly 2.5 minutes of fleeing in reverse,
comes to a stop.
>> One of these coming to a stop.
>> According to the case report,
the driver faces multiple charges,
including fleeing or eluding police and possessing
or receiving a stolen vehicle.
>> Hands up right now. Put it in park.
>> But chases like these don't always end as safely.
In Piqua, Ohio. According to the case report,
an officer spotted a vehicle driving backwards
down the street and when the officer gave chase,
the car continued its reverse run toward a residential area.
And now the driver attempts a sharp turn onto a side street,
narrowly missing a parked trailer.
But the driver's luck soon runs out.
In Piqua, Ohio. A sedan flees in reverse
from an officer turning into a residential neighborhood.
Just missing a trailer parked on the street.
But the near miss doesn't slow the vehicle down.
And on the next curve.
>> According to the case report,
the reversing vehicle reached speeds of 54 miles per hour
until veering toward a resident's tree.
And spinning to a stop.
>> Two-eight white males.
>> Trying to get out and run.
He's stuck in the vehicle. Turn! Put your hands up!
Two-eight we got a male running.
>> Police raced after the fleeing driver on foot.
>> Stop! You're under arrest. Stop!
>> Stop!
>> And managed to detain him in a home's front yard.
>> Why'd you run, dude, what were you doing?
>> I hit my lights. You saw me. You kept going.
You know you're not going to get away
going in reverse, for crying out loud.
>> According to court records,
the man is found guilty of operating a vehicle
under the influence of drugs or alcohol
and is sentenced to 360 days in jail.
Hopefully, when he looks back on this night.
He'll see that running from the law in any direction.
Is a bad idea.
Carjackings are on the rise, with many large U.S.
cities seeing a shocking 25% increase in a five year period,
according to a study by the Council on Criminal Justice,
which should serve as a warning to any
who might be tempted to leave their vehicle running
or otherwise accessible.
Such as the worker currently loading up this delivery truck,
unaware that someone else has just taken the wheel.
Fortunately, the worker makes a wise choice.
And abandons the truck, avoiding what could have been.
A harrowing ride outside an apartment building in
Kansas City, Missouri.
A security camera captures a woman walking with her dog
through the parking lot, while her car idles in a spot
as she makes her way to some nearby dumpsters.
A security camera on the other end of the lot
captures a white sedan pulling in with multiple men inside
as the woman pitches some trash.
The sedan stops near her car.
And a man gets out immediately,
making a beeline for her driver's side door.
>> Whoa, excuse me!
Oh [bleep]. Hey!
>> In Missouri,
as a woman who's left her car idling in a parking lot,
walks with her dog to some nearby dumpsters,
the driver of a white sedan carrying
multiple people enters the lot.
Pulls up near the woman's vehicle.
And heads for the driver's seat.
>> Whoa, excuse me!
Oh [bleep]. Hey!
Hey, hey. Hey.
>> The woman tries to block her car,
then drops the dog's leash as she leaps onto the hood.
And is taken through the parking lot.
And as the white sedan drives toward one exit,
the woman's car with her still on the hood.
>> Call 911! Call 911!
>>Heads for the other and out onto the main street
where the white sedan passes right in front of it.
The woman is carried down the road.
[ Screaming ]
And then moments later, right back up it.
And what appears to be a high rate of speed
until eventually separating herself from the vehicle,
according to news reports.
Police say the woman sustains non-life threatening injuries.
As of production, it is unknown if the suspects are caught.
So remember,
while it may not be a great idea to leave one's
vehicle running unattended.
Trying to prevent someone from taking it
by risking your own life would be infinitely worse.
[ Screaming ]