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SurfJunkie. I've been commuting to work on I-80 to/from San Francisco for almost 3 years, rush hours are the most dangerous time to ride in my opinion. Carpool cheaters cut in and out as they know all the middle freeway spots where CHPs would park and wait.
Thank you, I am blessed with good health and been back riding, however very carefully now.
Appreciate the insight.
Very happy to hear you are healed up and riding.
Thanks again for your story and perspective. You've deffinately inspired me to slow down and increase my following distance.
Next up for me needs to be a helmet cam if i continue to commute. I think im going to take a break from the bike for a bit and cage it for school/ease of use for awhile. Ive been commuting over a year and put over 14K on the FZ6R this year.
Rubber side down ! Stay safe !
Cause that makes sense, car broke so instead of going to the right shoulder, he crosses over a lane into the left shoulder.
He is just making up a stupid excuse for being an idiot.
Glad you're ok man. I watched the video. In morality he is wrong HOWEVER, under the law I think you're gonna get stuck with this one. Here. Dude can slam on his brakes in the middle of the road and it doesn't mean anything, If I hit him in the rear, it's considered my fault.
Being a rider, I'm pulling for you though.
Let us know how INS handles this.
Am really sorry this happened, but am relieved that u r ok. Tnx for sharing this experience with the forum, as I'm sure it will help many riders learn something. I'm also sorry that the outcome was not in ur favor. That limo driver is a "commercial driver" and technically he has a higher degree of responsibility when operating a motor vehicle- ESP when on the freeway. But, he's a good liar, and I guess he got away with it this time. Hopefully, karma will catch up with him. Did the police report actually say u were at fault? Which insurance carrier do u have, if u don't mind me asking? Different insurance co's sometimes rule slightly differently in such cases. Personally, I've decided that i will never commute on a bike, because I feel that commuting drivers are just too dangerous and hazardous to deal with. But, I do understand that not everyone can afford a car. Please ride safely everyone...
You are totally correct on this case in CA. See the CHP report on page 5I agree with you...
But again, In My state, If he did that and I hit him from the rear it would be my fault. They would say I was following to close behind and didin't allow myself enough room to stop. They even preached it to me during the MSF course.
That's why I said I think it was his fault but again, here, I would be the one having to pay for it because I hit him in the rear, even though he stopped in traffic.
Yes, Detrich. She is very dangerous probably not only to motorcyclists.Omg that lady in the red SUV is a f'n B if I've ever seen one. >=(
Pointman1776, glad to hear that the video helps you learn from my incorrect assumption (far left lane is a passing lane). Morning/evening rush hours are usually more dangerous than other hours.Oh wow!
I'm so glad that you are okay!
Thank you SO MUCH for posting the vid!
You have no idea how much you just helped me - I appreciate it so much!
I watched this vid two nights ago before my very first ride yesterday, and you helped me watch out and avoid two drivers who suddenly jumped out in front of me from residential streets and sped away. I had your video on my mind all day during my first ride and was constantly looking out for "what if" situations and making sure I had an out.
God and karma will take care of that liar. You may never know the outcome, but trust me, justice is always served one way or another down the road.
THANK YOU for sharing and helping!!!
Omg that lady in the red SUV is a f'n B if I've ever seen one. >=(
