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frickenunbelievable
Both of them crossed a double yellow line.
RelatedSimpsonsPicOrGif
Canadoug
What a cunt. If double yellow lines are so sacred why was he crossing them to try and kill someone? Fuck this guy.
ProbablyQuotingTheOffice
Crummy old man
InvadingYourSpaces
Where I live double yellow lines is a caution against passing, not actually illegal to cross them for any reason.
thedudeottawa
Here as well (police dispatcher)
1Plebian
amazing that the dude stopped lol
StarrrryNight
I'm amazed that the biker with the helmet cam didn't take a swing at him. That's some self restraint.
CheshireCad
He was eager for the cops to show up, so that they could arrest them dadgummed reckless kids and congratulate him for upholdin the law.
Uzernaime
Totally wrong on both sides. It's not anyone's job to punish others, leave that to law enforcement.
Dionysus187
Notice the guy recording did the same thing, crossing double lines, before the wreck.
MasticatingMastodon
The fucker previously was charged with terrorist threats for chasing golf cart riders with a shotgun. threatened to shoot for waking him 1/2
MasticatingMastodon
from his nap. Source : https://youtu.be/yfWI4AATpjI
GlenL
He also claimed he did it because the ELECTRIC golf cart was too noisy.
Theman098
So... just to clarify the logic: Passing through a road median: Unforgivable, attempted murder: totally fine.
hashbaz
Passing through a median to attempt murder at that.
MySpiritAnimalIsTheUnpopularOpinionPuffin
Where's that guy's MAGA hat?
TemporaryUzername
such cry
TemporaryUzername
but he had to cross the double yellow line to hit the guys who crossed the double yellow line.
grid10ck
https://youtu.be/yfWI4AATpjI here's a news report on it. Guy's not even sorry. Cant believe people like this exist.
ColorblindMonk
Not that I'm a good judge of character, but he seems like a kind of person that needs to be in prison. Doubt he'll ever change.
kumaclimber
This dude needs to never see the light of day again.
FullCrimsonic
This is why execution should be brought into law for traffic viokations
GlenL
The word "strewn with beer cans" has been used to describe the front lawn of his mobile home.
orbitn
Except for the area used to establish clear LOS to his trump sign
IStillGiveOutDickPics
how does this asshole even still have a license? usually you get your license suspended after the FIRST attempted murder with a vehicle case
howaboutthisonethen
Suppose that explains the 15 years. I'd imagine that's a little over the top for someone who actually regrets it
Straycat43
What a sack of shit!
Cinos04
Welcome to Texas, we deal with these asshole drivers every day.
angelbott
Thanks for show this..I was in horror at this crazy old man. :I this video is really old like 1 years old.. I hope this woman is okay.. :(
TheOnlyWulf
Of course they exist. They're temporarily embarrassed rich people without the money. Also known as American Baby Boomers.
hashbaz
People need to see this, mind if i edit it into my description letting people know you're comment is down here?
Riouxen
........ That link led me to two hours of watching road rage videos. :|
hashbaz
You're welcome
grid10ck
Go for it, I want people to know about this too
weregoindowndowninanearlierround
Thanks for putting this in the main post. I'm pretty appalled.
Cutestuffies
Thanks for sharing and for giving credit. I honestly didn't think this level of douchebaggery existed.
GigiDundas
Thank you for updating
GreatAlfredini
Wow. Was the victim relatively ok?
hashbaz
Guy driving the bike was. His gf on the other hand was in intensive care and had at least two surgeries
BenNevis2017
He's a piece of shit
Litten
He's a Crum-my guy.
Banlish
Guy thinks he's allowed to dole out punishments, fuck him throw him in jail and take away his license forever. This is unacceptable.
redheadsaremykryptonite
I saw follow up interview, apparently this isn't first time he did something like this.
WhatTheDormouseSaid
15 years in prison?
JediEwok
This guy deserved to go to jail, but I hope that biker got a ticket too.
CheshireCad
They did, but they evidently got thrown out. Psycho in the car was doing 15mph under the limit, making it legal to pass.
hashbaz
Two tickets. One for expired license too.
DotSlashNatalie
Thank you for that closure - people need to understand when you play stupid games you win stupid prizes.
Illthinkofausernamelater
Fined is an acceptable punishment for this. Attempted murder is not.
Nofuture123
Very true. There are asshole motorcyclists, also. 6 of one,...
ShinksAvoHazaar
Half a dozen of the other.
hashbaz
I don't disagree and I'm not trying to justify his illegal turn. Just that response is way over reacting.
hashbaz
*illegal pass
KrustyPartiallyGelatinatedNonDairyGumBasedBeverage
6 of one? The asshole motorcyclists in this case didn't try to murder anyone
ArkayneHeartz
15 years? Yeah this old fuck prolly died in prison.
Shepdawg
hes only 69 (giggity) as long as hes in decent health he could definitely outlive the sentence
hashbaz
His sentencing just happened. The accident was 18 months ago. He's still alive.
ADisturbedOne
But he'll pretty much jailed for rest of his life.. hes already old enough not able to live another 15 years.
blackmag3
Good. As a rider, I regard any attempt to swerve your vehicle at me as attempted manslaughter.
NintendoSupport
Cyclist here. Ive been run off the road before. There's a reason my bike has a mounted cam on it. I was lucky when I was run off the road1
NintendoSupport
Cause it happened right by a security camera that let officers get his license plates
Begotten
Manslaughter implies it was unintentional
fakehipster
I read about this story. The biker was legally passing because the driver was going more than 10 under the speed limit. Texas law.
hashbaz
News story said he got two citations. One for improper lane use and one for expired license. Guess I don't if they stuck.
fakehipster
In a response I saw from the rider, it said they were dismissed. I wasn't there though so you could be completely right. Who knows.
fakehipster
Either way though, crossing on a double yellow isn't a crime that deserves punishment by death. Old man thought so... sad situation.
goldensky
Holy shit. That was the most obvious deliberate takedown I've ever seen a vehicle do. Fucking asshole deserved jail.
CerealForBreakfast
And driving in oncoming traffic isn't deliberate?
goldensky
He deserves a fine or some sort of consequences, absolutely. But THAT IS NO REASON TO KILL HIM.
CerealForBreakfast
I didn't say it was a reason to kill him, but driving recklessly is life threatening to others, so pushing him off the road was reasonable.
goldensky
No it fucking is not. How are you going to push him off the road without injuring him? You get a cop to pull him over and write him up.
CerealForBreakfast
You're definitely going to injure the biker to get him off the road. Might as well be him, before he injures someone else.
CerealForBreakfast
And a cop ain't going to do shit. He has to see the biker for themselves driving recklessly. They're not going to take your word for it.
FullMetalBitch
I don't think death is the appropriate punishment though, do you?
CerealForBreakfast
I didn't say that. However if you're driving on the wrong side of the road, you're pretty much looking for death.
pphantom
Damn you're stupid.
CerealForBreakfast
Rcardio2
He's was passing them and could clearly see ahead, how is that "looking for death"?
CerealForBreakfast
If it was safe to pass it would be a white dotted line. A double yellow line means passing endangers people. It's there for a good reason.
RonaldFckingSwanson
Both are in the wrong.
GeorgeBushHatesBlackPuppets
Biker deserves to lose his license, only a matter of time until he's wrecking someone's life like that old man did.
Ben1045
Passing in a no passing zone isn't often fatal.
CatWithHands
Granted. Biker deserves a citation. Driver of the car deserves jail time for attempted murder.
RonaldFckingSwanson
*Both bikers went through the double yellow line.
GlenL
Biker was cited but the case was dismissed because psycho mccuntface was driving under the minimum speed.
panchita86
Both are in the wrong.
goldensky
Yes, but one guy was being careless, the other was trying to freaking murder someone. Fines for the biker, jail for the killer.
CatWithHands
Granted. Biker deserves a citation. Driver of the car deserves jail time for attempted murder.
hashbaz
he got two even, one for crossing the lines, and another for having an expired license
ThisJoe
Obviously the car-guy is a complete dick, but it's good to know that the other infraction isn't forgotten. Puts trust in the system.
SirSage
I like how you said both are wrong, and ppl read it just fine, agreed, and still felt compelled to yell 1 is more wrong as if u aren't aware
ThisJoe
Yea. Apparently noting that means that he's cool with murder. And assuming that's what he meant is perfectly okay.
panchita86
Thank you! I felt like people thought I was defending one over the other. Not the case.
Ben1045
It does seem that way. We could all see the yellow lines, it's obvious the car was bad, so you were drawing attention back to the bike.
wowheylookdotcom
That looks like a life sentence for him. Good. But still, fuck these asshole motorcyclists who break the law.
BenNevis2017
Generally, motorcyclists are most dangerous ppl on the road and most ride like assholes, but this guy could have killed him, piece of shit
Enigmastick
Fuck every vehicle driver that breaks a law. Those things can kill people when handled wrong.
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DeathtyOneDeathtyTwoDeathtyThree
I see bikers breaking the law a lot more frequently than I do cars, and I might see one biker a day.
hashbaz
I do see about equal stupidity between bikers and cars. But bikers are taking a much larger chance because there's less protection.
hashbaz
Most don't even wear helmets. I wear mine even if I'm just going down the block and back.
JediEwok
IDK man, I say this as a motorcyclist and I think proportionately there are more stupid motorcyclists.
GetlnLoserWereGonnaOffendEveryone
He didn't break the law. In Texas, if someone is going a certain amount under the posted limit, they can pass regardless of lane markings.
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Unless its a marked no passing zone, which it was. Also the motorcycle operator had a suspended license. Both tickets thrown out, obviously.
LoodGookin
According to the news report, he still got 2 traffic violations. The yellow line one and not having a valid motorcycle license.
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Yeah they threw the tickets out after the case ended. Cant find the article. I dont blame them after vehicular assault.
Bombarder89
They didnt just break the law. They could have killed someone in oncoming traffic.
DagothWit
15 years for a 69 year old pretty much is a life sentence.
HairytheSheep
It was going to be a safe pass regardless of legality. I see drivers pass going uphill and running red lights everyday, thats dangerous shit
GlenL
From what I read, the charge against the biker was dismissed because the psychopath was driving under the minimum speed so passing was legal
vintageseltzer
Passing on a double yellow is illegal no matter how fast the car in front of you is foing
HairytheSheep
There are no national laws on traffic rules outside the interstate system, its whatever the state says.
hashbaz
nah he got two citations
GlenL
Not according to him https://www.gofundme.com/5q6mbheg (under most recent update)
hashbaz
I don't know the news broadcast said he got two. Probably got dropped once it went to court.
GlenL
Yeah, he was charged, not convicted. One would assume rural texas has rules for passing slow moving vehicles on country roads.
nibbley
Why are they assholes?
SirsMadeline
I've been passed in no passing zones in MI by motorcycles, driving recklessly, on curves. They can be assholes.
nibbley
asshole isn't the same as breaking the law. especially when they're written for cars.
SirsMadeline
Did you just say that no passing zones and driving recklessly were written for cars and not motorcycles?
nibbley
the length of a passing zone is designed for the average acceleration of a car. a motorbike is vastly faster. think.
captainspizzo
Putting other people's lives at risk.... ?
nibbley
they are breaking the law, I disagree they're putting people at risk. passing zones are sized for cars, bikes are much faster
Yupurineutah
I just let them pass. If they want to play chicken with a power pole, who am I to correct them?
mallywanders
When I deal with asshole drivers of any vehicle in areas like 1 lane highways, I yield to them so they can rush off to wherever and leave me
mallywanders
Out of whatever accident they're going to go cause.
TysonGoesOutside
Same. I'd probably just shake my head and mutter. Which I feel is reasonable.
Yupurineutah
And fuck that guy in the car.
xpr1dex
Really? Break the law? I suppose you follow every single road law there is? 99.9% of the population break road laws every day.
tolipwen
It's ok when I break the law, it's all the OTHER idiots out there who break the law that are the problem.
sal0qwerty
driving on the wrong side of the road yea i try to avoid that one
ohwhocaresanyway
Yes. Crossing a double yellow line is breaking the law.
RX7zx6r
Oh noo he crossed a double yellow, call the fucking police you good citizen you.
josephh92
Crossing a double line isn't breaking the law though....
ohwhocaresanyway
Where do you live that it's not illegal??
xtsnx
as a motorcyclist, i'm right there with you, the ones who break the law are why car drivers fucking hate us who don't...
vapingvegancrossfitter
Exactly. Every time I road I always thought everyone was out to get me. First thing I was thought was I never had the right away
hashbaz
Right of Way* easy mistake.
wowheylookdotcom
And as a car enthusiast, I recognize those who abide. No one likes getting the shit scared out of them as one whizzes by at 90mph. ;)
Ben1045
Why is it scary? I don't mean it in a mean way just always wondered.
Houstonruss
Because you're being attentive to things in front of you more, and you check your rear occasionally, 1/2
Houstonruss
2/2 and when a bike is going much faster, you might not see them come up to overtake. You feel guilt for not seeing them ect.
xtsnx
mate, thats happened to me just minding my own business in a 50 limit and the cock comes past doing double that, fucking winds me up.
hashbaz
I'm not justifying it, but if you've never ridden you don't know how tempting it is when you have that much power underneath you.
RX7zx6r
Dunno why ur downvoted. All these cagers wanna be law enforcement lol. Im not sitting behind a slow cage when it takes me .5 seconds to pass
NotAPervert
As long as you're an organ donor, thank you for your service
hashbaz
where did i say that i do it?
wowheylookdotcom
Fast cars, same passion. I'm there. I just worry too much about what people think to disrespect em out there. Plus, people are nuts.
scramblebaby
With great power something something
hashbaz
Nowhere in that comment did I say I do it or that it's ok, just fyi.
Ben1045
The down-voters are on their period, bro. When a 400 lb bike goes fast for a second no one dies.
MyterBindurte
Doesn't fucking matter. Laws are laws for a reason. Obey them!!! And yes I have my endorsement
RX7zx6r
Oh fucking cry about it, as if youve never opened it up on an empty stretch of road...
MyterBindurte
Different then passing cars on a double line. It's dumb asses like this that give riders a bad name. I'm not justifying what the prick did
hashbaz
I said I'm not justifying it. I don't even do it. I'm just talking about why people do.
ZaphodBbx
Evidently he thought the double yellow lines didn't apply to *him*...
CrazyCatLad
Some asshole passed a tractor trailer on the double yellow coming at me. I slowed down so the douchebag and I could live. 1/2
CrazyCatLad
2/2 I didn't try to drive him off the fucking road.
Feeddabear
haha...oh
TooToosAndToycars
Not condoning hitting the guy on the bike. But it's not like we haven't all thought about doing that to SOMEONE
ZaphodBbx
Everyone has bad thoughts; not everyone becomes a serial killer.
Ben1045
Road rage builds up over time. The guy probably thought that a hundred times until all of a sudden it happened. Don't let it start.
harddriver9
Maybe he was turning into the driveway on the left
jazzmatazz
Without slowing down before making the turn? Yeah...
Goronhead
What the fuck kind of left turns are you making?
comeseecomesaw
This is the best response yet to that Jack wagon
hashbaz
He wasn't. That was a very sudden swerve with no signal or slowdown.
JadeEye
I think his comment was sarcastic though?
hashbaz
maybe, i upvoted him anyways
goldensky
Hell no, you could tell he did it to tag the bike and then pull back over. That was deliberate.
Bravo21Niner
I would like to see a Park Avenue take a 90* left at 60mph. That boat of a car would roll like a canoe in the ocean during a hurricane
Koshunae
Roll? Nah. It would plow the field next to it though.
hashbaz
I kinda wish he wasn't downvoted so more people would see your response. i had a good chuckle.
evolution4407
Agreed. @Bravo21Niner should become a writer if he isn't already one. :D
Thecogwheel
I thought it would roll like a marble in a dryer in a tornado.
reidft
Mercury Cougar*
thor0486
That was a great response. +1
ItsFRONKENsteen
that's the main point right there. He crossed them to hit the biker. Asshole
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Both are, but to different degrees. Nothing excuses the car driver at all. But the bikers did break a law. Never enforce laws yourself!!
CheshireCad
Actually, as others have pointed out, the driver was doing 15mph below the limit, making the pass legal. Ticket got thrown out.
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Where is the written law? Also that highway is a posted no passing. Except for a small section of solid with broken yellow. I read the 1/?
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Tx statuates regarding operation and movement of vehicles. Passing on those solids from what i found only regard to passing specific 2/?
SomewhatOxygenated
Note: this law only applies in Texas. Please check your local laws before crossing any double lines
3RsReadingRitingRithmatic
Do you have a link to the written law? Im trying to find it, just read TX transportation code title 7. Vehicles and traffic subtitle c.
howdoeyeballsdo
Neato
thebeave
Sure, the guy riding the bike is guilty of a minor traffic violation. The driver of the car is guilty of attempted murder. Seems equal.
JimmySmits
Its not really minor. There's a reason they make no pass zones. He was putting himself and others at risk. Didn't deserve to be hit though.
insan3guy
No pass zones are made for the slowest common denominator-Bikes have a much higher power/weight ratio and can pass safely in more situations
Ben1045
Few people seem to understand this!
insan3guy
As a rider... Still illegal and should be done at one's own physical and legal risk.
JimmySmits
No pass zones are typically made because of limited visibility of the oncoming lane. Getting through a blind pass faster =/= safer.
insan3guy
Right, but there are lots of times where you have a clear view of the other lane, but don't have enough time to pass, making a no pass zone.
insan3guy
I don't know any rider who would make a truly blind pass, and if I did, I wouldn't count on knowing them for long. Because it's retarded.
TheotherAgentJohnson
It was nice of the guy to establish premeditation on camera. That must have been very helpful to the jury.
SherMattLockSmith
If I remember correctly the dude tried to tell police that he swerved because there was a spider in the car.
SidneyHarbor
A wasp. In 2007 he had an armed standoff with police where he said he had grenades. He needs to die in prison, away from the rest of us.
glassweaver
Now I'm concerned I could get locked up for harming someone breaking the law. That will make me drive more carefully. That is a good thing.
IATTM
Just don't break the law in the first place and you'll be good.
littleasianninja
Proper response was "NOOO NOT THE BEES"
SidneyHarbor
Not his 1st attack either: http://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/news/20170404/former-somervell-man-sentenced-in-infamous-motorcycle-crash-case
SankingDragon
That's really not how any of the law here works. Your terms are all wrong.
matyles
as a person who had to defend not being involved with premeditated assault for knowing about someone putting laxatives in a cupcake it does
SankingDragon
Premeditation isn't what the guy admits to, though. So that's just wrong.
TheotherAgentJohnson
I'm sure they aren't. I'm not a lawyer. I meant he can't exactly say "oops I didn't see him" it it was intentional
ruferto
no.. no don't explain. just tell him he's wrong and wander off..
SankingDragon
The point I was hoping to make implicit is that we should avoid using legal language when we don't understand the legal particulars.
TheotherAgentJohnson
So only lawyers are allowed to say premeditated? Humor me on the risks of such on an anonymous internet site.
SankingDragon
Anyone can say it, they just shouldn't if they don't understand what it means. Like with every other word.
Solidflip
Hence being charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon, not attempted murder.
Flyndaran
Still odd as the guy that killed my on duty cop dad got 10 years. (Drunk driver)
ThisJoe
Unfortunately law isn't fair, as it should be.
Flyndaran
People he arrested gave me their condolences, so that's something, but DUI laws are weak AF.
AlexMagno
I'm also sorry for your loss. This goes with my previous comment. They didn't mean to cause harm, just made a really bad decision.
TheScummiestFuckingFlowerBoy
I'm sorry for your loss.
Flyndaran
1988, so I've had time to deal. But thanks.
AlexMagno
The law is weird,however this guy set out to harm. In a drunk driving case, there was no intent,just negligence. This will affect sentencing
captainswoopty
What's the minimum sentencing on that? Or is that something that would be state specific?
DannyDLC
I think it would have something to with the damage done
waynebradybitch
Full penal code text for aggravated assault in TX http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm#22.02
Solidflip
states laws would have an effect, but aggravated assault can range from around 2-30+ years depending on circumstances and state
waynebradybitch
i believe it depends on the state. This happened in Texas. The charge is a 2nd degree felony, so minimum is 2 years.
captainswoopty
What about something like Manslaughter? Or criminally negligent homicide....
sammy202020
I'll be honest. I'm sure those will get tacked on there. I'm not a lawyer so I don't really know
Katosen
State and judge specific on sentencing terms. There is a minimum that must be done, but anything more is discretion of judge usually.
IDeclareBANKRUPTCYYYY
My question is, what would have happened if he'd said he didn't see him? If it was perceived as an accident, wouldn't the biker be at fault?
Amazingamandaaaaa
. I want to know as well
BumbleBeeBeardedGingerBear
i'm guessing they could both get charged with something for crossing the double yellow, but he would still be at fault for the accident.
BumbleBeeBeardedGingerBear
he crossed a double yellow and hit a vehicle. sayimg ge didnt know it was there still leaves him liable for causing the accident.
yodadude
Video shows no one in front of douche bag. So he can't claim somebody stopping to cause swerving
yodadude
Video shows no one in front of douche bag. So he can't claim somebody stopping to cause swerving
Armourhotdog
If I remember correctly this was also his third vehicle related felony, another reason he got so much time.
KuramaKitsune
yeah, but get caught with a joint and go down for 25+
spittleteets
Where? I know under Rockefeller laws it used to, but does this still exist in the states?
KuramaKitsune
still a felony in a few places
spittleteets
Yeah that's crazy...I'm glad they lowered it to a fine here in NYC. Only a matter of time till it's decriminalized.
Omegarighteous
Not really
SidneyHarbor
Yeah, see one of my other replies: he had convictions for violence in 1989 and 2007 too. He's a genuine menace to society.
0956
Yet he was allowed to keep a licence?
SkinMiner
I know people who are in their 21st DUI and still haven't lost their license yet. Merika is a joke
Sheepyhead
Apparently it takes a lot to lose your license in the US. Here in Denmark it takes 3 non-minor infractions
0956
It's hard to lose it in Australia too unfortunately.
truaninja
Well, no. He went to prison.
0956
I meant the first time. Or if not then the second.
Solidflip
unless i missed something there isnt pre-meditation there. I was a purposeful act, but not premeditated. 1/2
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
To constitute premeditation, intent can be formed in the instant before an attack. A look in the mirror and a move would have satisfied that
hashbaz
hi purposeful act, im dad!
NerdPreferred
Bravo OP...Bravo.
Ghost0fDawn
I love you
Billybologna
It's time to stop dad, the neighbors are getting worried
SpringPixie
Hello Getting Worried! I'm beating a dead horse!
GryphonHunter
It also wasn't his first conviction involving a vehicle
bobhole
Why is guy on the road?!?
zma123456
Previously he also attacked children.
zeusdemigod131
"He was breaking the law," Yeah but he would've gotten a ticket for that, you decided to try for the death penalty
WARHAMMER405
Fucker tried playing Judge Dredd and got 15 years for his stupidity. Enjoy being Bubba's wife, dipshit.
jenw
Source?
DerrickSteen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfWI4AATpjI
kazini
Pretty sure I remember when this happened he had also hit 2 or 3 other bikers
tarrbot
http://www.yourglenrosetx.com/article/20151020/NEWS/151029972
jenw
That's a solid source. Thank you.
janeQdoe
Sa
perseco
He had a previous conviction in 2007 for making terroristic threats, saying he would shoot a couple of 13-year-olds driving a golf cart.
dhulqarnayn
That's a bit of a stretch but that does show that he is a terrible, unstable person
jenw
read the article, it's not a stretch http://www.yourglenrosetx.com/article/20151020/NEWS/151029972
missleadinginiformation
What a crummy guy
alexandershomer
txronin55
He seems a bit unstable.
Moridin23
Wow. The biker was wrong here but attempting to murder him is a hell of an overreaction. Wtf is wrong with this guy?
inspiringandfunnyusernamecoolheh
It did not seems that he wanted to kill him, but teach him a lesson. prison yes, 15 years, bit much imho, since it did not happen that much.
ZombieJonSnow
"I don care!"
BallsackHippo
He did
OnyxDarkKnight
Guy attempts manslaughter and then complains that the biker got nothing, comparing crossing a double line with murder. Glad he is in jail.
TheDarkNerd
And yet the biker did get citations. So then, was it worth it?
memelordnito
They were thrown out because the guy driving at too low of a speed. Biker had the right to go around.
UnknownSquid
People tend to become blind to humanity soon as they get behind a wheel. They see suddenly "red car, blue car, biker" not people.
GiantRobotsRule
People also become blind to humanity when someone breaks a rule. They "get to" judge him. Over the yellow line? Run him over!
newsguycraigevans
I guarantee this guy's mindset was "What part of illegal does he not understand! I'll show him!"
kmikl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfWI4AATpjI
sardonislamir
My Dad and I ride. We are terrified at times on the road. People hate cycles for some insane reason and veer at us for no reason. Nightmare.
ottotravel
This happens to bicyclists as well all the time.
FineapplePie
Dobby never meant to kill, dobby meant to mame or seriously injure
TheGrumpest
*maim
FreeFloatingFullTorsoVaporousApparition
The biker did nothing wrong, the judge let him off. It's illegal to cross doubles unless the person in front of you is going 15 mph...
FreeFloatingFullTorsoVaporousApparition
... less than the posted speed limit which this dick head was doing.
SomewhatOxygenated
Should be noted that this is the law in Texas. If you're not from or in Texas, please check your local laws
TheSuperJay
We had a lady with a carry permit who opened fire on someone *shoplifting.* She thought it totally justified and got offended when arrested.
TheSuperJay
Like, in her mind, even minor crime carries the death penalty without trial or conviction, and she really wanted to be the executioner.
bluecrow12
Holy shit, that's wild. People are scary.
HouseOfEvil
Worst I do when I see someone doing something reckless on the road is honk my horn.
75PercentSith
Biker was wrong but other guy was wronger.
HealyFealy
Love how Imgur is all up in arms about this biker getting hit, but when teenagers get killed it's "justice being served". Stay classy, kids.
Leeloothedog
The teens that broke in to someones house with a knife to rob him?
Nicodemusthefirst
And other weapons as well wasn't it.
seentoomuchdeath
It's legal to pass on solid lines but must be done "safely"
fencerman
It's the states - "attempted murder of someone who pisses you off" is the national pastime.
KaleoM
Texas.
MetroidPrimeHesTheBest
I dunno, this sounds like imgur's favourite version of "justice" to me.
TheGrumpest
probably good for us to have to see what it actually looks like then.
override367
Most people think killing is an appropriate response for any infraction of the law. See: comments section of any video involving criminals
dukenukemforpresident
Love tap
brandon55060
If you look really closely, I mean really closely at the car before it swerved. You'll see a baby raccoon! poor thing had to be scared!
LizardEnterprises
Not that that fucking uncommon actually. Next time black people protest I garuantee 5th from the top will be "lulz run them over" :/
TheGrumpest
They made it legal to run over protestors in north dakota (I think someplace else too) after the pipeline protests there.
yaotzin
"Biker was wrong".. no shit? They should be jailed as well. Speeding, double yellow line.. it's just a matter of time they kill someone.
confanity
Funny; I just saw a post here where a bunch of people are saying attempted murder is a good response to burglary. Some people are just mean.
TheDarkNerd
To be fair, someone breaking into your home poses an unknown and reasonable threat to your life. Far different than what happened here.
confanity
They were teenagers with a single knife. Point a gun, sure, but you're not going to need to shoot, and *celebrating* shooting is plain evil.
Nightbladecluthu
It wasn't his first reckless driving conviction iirc
Deeaitchpee
Emotions.
SidneyHarbor
He has a history of violence including a conviction in 1989 and 2007, with the 2007 one including an armed police standoff.
DarkStratos
He told the police that he had grenades, after he yelled at some kids on a golf cart, waving a shotgun out his car window. Sounds mental.
baldewok
Typical redneck then.
CheshireCad
Your typical redneck would be rightly insulted by that allegation. But they still wouldn't try and kill you with their car because of that.
SidneyHarbor
Yeah I am totally OK with him serving most or all of that 15 year sentence.
dirtydust
I wouldn't say a police standoff is "typical"
TheGrumpest
thankfully this seems a bit more than typical.
Boofernut
Guess who's dying in prison?
TheProtobabe
I heard there was a gay couple on the bike and this guy did not like that. So of course murder is the answer.
Koshunae
Definitely not a gay couple. Was a dude and his girlfriend
TheProtobabe
Ah, that's what I get for not double checking.
HadMeSomeChickens
Yeah, when I see someone passing me I automatically know their sexual orientation
ottotravel
It is like when someone gets pushed (which is wrong) and then body slams someone hard enough to give them brain damage, a popular over rxn.
karimonsterbitches
He's old and white. That's all it takes, really.
kmikl
He's a fucking lunatic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfWI4AATpjI
m8Iappreci8
i remember one time where my friend and i was in the wrong bike lane for like 5 seconds and this guy tried to push us out on the street
stuey909
There is a law in Texas that says if the car in front is going 10 mph under the minimum speed then you can pass them.
TheLetterKay
Myself and others have checked and couldn't find anything to back that up. So it might be in specific counties. But not all of Texas allows
GlenL
From what I've read elsewhere it was actually legal to pass him on the double yellow since he was going slower than 15mph under the limit.
relicen
The biker did get two tickets. One for crossing double yellow and one for driving without a valid license.
litterboxjen
It's legal in my province, just not advisable.
IWATCHDEATH
"Just a suggestion" a cop told me once
GlenL
Good ol Ontario, where a double yellow just means "passing not recommended"
ArcaneM37
That's not true at all. Regardless of speed, it is a no passing zone usually because you can't get a good visual of oncoming traffic.
LizardsInTheSky
Depends on the state. Especially in states with flatter terrain and less rapid turns, some allow passing if traffic is impeded by the passed
Whalegod
Ontario law sates that it is not illegal, but you must yield to oncoming traffic(Duh) double solid or not.
reidft
In many places it is legal to pass on a double yellow if they're impeading traffic
jazzmatazz
In VT we can pass on a double yellow unless it explicitly states "No Passing Zone". We have a lot of bends and hills so it's not safe tho
igivetheinternets
You don't have broken yellow for areas safe to pass?
jazzmatazz
We have them. I think this law is in case there is a slow moving tractor in front of you.
Spincyn
In that case won't the tractor have the triangle sign on it for this exact reason.
inkthink
Man needs to realize that enforcing the law is a job for the cops, not to bring on himself
Fishbasket
And why the police do their job the way they do, for that matter. Goodness. x.x
MyLifeisaComplicatedDrinkingGame
And also realize corporal punishment isn't "enforcing the law."
Moridin23
Cops also aren't just going to straight run a guy over for an illegal pass
SomewhatOxygenated
No, they reserve that punishment for the henious crime of 'walking while black'
BGonz
Something something gun something overaction something
johnvictor
Something something don't make a cop afraid enough to want to draw it something just human something.
Italipino
Something something maybe we shouldn't hire trigger happy cowards as cops
BGonz
it's fking scary when some1 passes you on a single lane highwayBeing afraid is normal knowing how to react to that fear is what makes us dif
SolidBrassAndHangingLow
I don't think trying to kill someone for a traffic violation qualifies as enforcing the law. He threatened to run over some children before
supersmashsisters
Sounds like anger issues mixed with impulsive behavior
SolidBrassAndHangingLow
...so he's obviously a piece of shit human being. The bike was wrong but that fucker deserves the time
Wolfendesign
Why not life (or death) penalty? He sounds like the type of person who would only be further radicalized in prison, only to return again.
samsonguy920
Based on appearance, 15 years is going to be a life sentence for this guy. I doubt with his attitude he's been taking care of himself.
usersubbordercontrol
They need better prisons, really. Maybe put him in a psyche Ward because that's some messed up brain stuff
josephh92
Biker wasn't doing anything illegal. Yellow is precautionary. White is mandatory.
silverskeeter44
he doubled pass
ArcaneM37
Please don't drive.
nishioka80
No. That's only for speed limit signs. Yellow means opposing traffic on the other side. Solid yellow means don't pass.
Tamaska
Solid white and double yellow are almost the same. White is for lanes and yellow is for direction, crossing either of these is illegal
Ben1045
In many places it's illegal. Don't let the bad asses get to you.
HowDoIPickAUsername
Ummm..... Not sure where you leaned to drive, but that's exactly backwards from where I drive. Solid, double yellow = no crossing
Whalegod
Vastly depends on state. Most of Canada it is legal.
Whalegod
Vastly depends on state. Most of Canada it is legal.
MerToo
Haha all this on the same site that thinks mass-murder is a perfectly good response to burglary...
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MerToo
i am not confused. I was talking about "criminally excessive use of force", something several people here are trying to ignore.
silverskeeter44
can it be defined as excessive of he is in the right side of the law? he broke no laws right?
MerToo
oh well i guess that makes it all fine and dandy.
Whalegod
One is a B&E, one is legal(in the state) driving. Big difference mate.
MerToo
oh passing on double yellow lines is considered lawful and safe there?
Whalegod
Correct. Where as B&E is considered to be illegal. Maybe you should read your laws instead of having a Canadian explain them to you.
MerToo
pfft I am even more insulted than you'd be to be assumed American. Passing on double yellow lines is "lose licence" here & considered deadly
silverskeeter44
murdering and killing are not always the same
MerToo
I find it pretty hard to believe mass-killer-boy didn't carefully shoot all three dead. really no wounded? nice calculated killing...
silverskeeter44
if someone is in my house I don't know their intentions. it could be for my wallet or it could be for my wife or kids. not going to take...
silverskeeter44
...the chance. I'm going to protect my family
Ben1045
Shooting to wound is considered inhumane and a war crime. Not like in movies.
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Jak3Barnes
These are the same people who have guns to defend themselves....
SUGARZZZ
How's that logic..?
RoovyRoo
LOL someone actually posted this, the madman
StonesOnTheHill
This guy was not defending himself. Sure, some gun owners might suffer from some kinda vigilantic delusions, but I doubt most of them do.
Diekman
I didn't realize those were downvotes at first and got really scared about Imgur's community.
ThatMomentWhenTheUsernamesPerfectlyDescribeWhatYouNeed
No... No they're not...
SwansonRonSwanson
Wow, I'm now going to get a gun to defend myself from those kinds of people that have guns to defend themselves.
aDefenseless9yearOldGirl
Wildly inaccurate statement
Legionsofcake
Cause that's ya know..a reasonable conclusion.
ImgursLeftNipple
Underrated comment. Genuine lol.
Gerckin
TuggSpeedmann
There it is: the dumbest thing you'll read all day.
IronicUsername
I mean, it's a weak point but it's not entirely without merit. The post is an example of someone violently over-reacting and he's [1]
IronicUsername
pointing out that some of the people capable of this are able to buy a gun. The implication here is that he could be even more [2]
IronicUsername
destructive with a gun, which is certainly debatable, and he worded in a way that probably made a lot of people think he meant "this [3]
GoodCat51
And in the darkness of intelligent conversation, a bright shining idoit appears.
Bretyouvegotitgoingon
It's ironic that you can't spell the word "idiot."
Moridin23
So do I. I wouldn't try to murder some random guy on the freeway, though
Jak3Barnes
But your right to bear arms also extends to people who believe they can enforce vigilante justice... Like that dude
Moridin23
And my freedom of speech extends to you despite the stupidity of your comment. The cost of freedom, my friend
Mentok
You're trying really hard to bring guns into a car fight. You already look foolish, just stop.
NobleLeScrub
And after this it will be unlikely he will be able to purchase a firearm because his background check will show attempted manslaughter.
TysonGoesOutside
Utael
Morphine is also used by addict so we should ban those too. Cars are used by rapists so they should be banned as well.
NobleLeScrub
100% of all criminals have admitted to drinking water, ban water!
mineovermatter
I think you meant VANS Especially plain white ones w/no windows. :p .