Seriously - what the F*CK???

**notme** · 25th August 2005, 11:44

Jeezus...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?...ectID=10342375

Truck driver beeps at a van who pulls in front of him, van driver attacks truck driver with a claw hammer.

What the hell would I do if I beeped the horn at someone who cut me off on the bike or did the usual pull over into my lane without seeing me trick, and they got out at the next lights? Granted when on a bike we are a little better protected by our gear than the poor sod in the story, but I'd still rather not be attacked for tootling the horn melodiously!

Anyone been unfortunate enough to have an "incident" happen or almost happen?

**SARGE** · 25th August 2005, 11:48

Originally Posted by allun

Jeezus...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?...ectID=10342375

Truck driver beeps at a van who pulls in front of him, van driver attacks truck driver with a claw hammer.

Anyone been unfortunate enough to have an "incident" happen or almost happen?

for all of you who are wondering ...

no it WASNT ME!!!

i'v had a few punters jump out of the cage at me but when i put the kickstand down and they hear me giggling .. they soon change thier mind..

**Sniper** · 25th August 2005, 11:51

Anybody who giggles when they are in trouble should be avoided

**Damon** · 25th August 2005, 11:53

I'm not entirely sure this guy is telling everything, i cant belive a simple toot would set someone off to pick up a hammer and come after you, especialy if the guy feels bad enough to hand himself in.

I know what the guy did was horrific but he had to be provoked with more than just a beep?

**SARGE** · 25th August 2005, 11:56

Originally Posted by Sniper

Anybody who giggles when they are in trouble should be avoided

heeheheheheheheheheheh

ive been in trouble 4 times in my life ..

all of them involved a Tuxedo and a gold ring..

not that im bitter ..

really ..

ok.. maybe a bit..

**notme** · 25th August 2005, 12:00

Originally Posted by shawda

I'm not entirely sure this guy is telling everything, i cant belive a simple toot would set someone off to pick up a hammer and come after you, especialy if the guy feels bad enough to hand himself in.

I know what the guy did was horrific but he had to be provoked with more than just a beep?

True... I was thinking along similar lines but then again no matter what you do (to a point !) you shouldn't get attacked with a hammer.... shit how many little fender benders are there everyday where one person was 100% at fault and the other person doesn't feel the need to bash them?

**Paul in NZ** · 25th August 2005, 12:00

Bloody terrible stuff...

That guy should be done for attempted murder and his partner for being an accomplice. They should never be allowed to drive again.

Unless of course it is considered rude or insensitive in his culture to beep... Then it is totally understandable and we should make allowances (yeah right)

Not wanting to go on and on about it but... Remember the sparkplug over the shoulder thread? Escalating already bad situations is not always a good move on the road, do you think this guy would have had any qualms about running you down on your bike if you pissed him off? There are some real nutters out there..

**notme** · 25th August 2005, 12:04

There's another article in the herald today about a rock thru a bus window (bus was stationary) and of course there's the concrete block off the overpass thing (YES! that bastard is being charged with MURDER!).

I sound like my father, but what IS the world coming to???

**kerryg** · 25th August 2005, 12:05

Originally Posted by shawda

I know what the guy did was horrific but he had to be provoked with more than just a beep?

My thoughts exactly, not that attacking someone with a hammer is OK in any circumstances..but I thought "yeah right" when I read what was in the paper (" he[the driver] does not know what provoked the attack" ) plus the paper said the hammer guy was demanding an apology. I'm guessing that the truckie provoked the hammer guy big time.

Sarge'll tell us I'm sure but I hear in some parts of the USA where people play banjos a lot and drive big ol' pick up trucks with shotgun in the gun rack an inconsiderate driver can get a cap in his ass, real easy.....

**Lou Girardin** · 25th August 2005, 12:06

Originally Posted by shawda

I'm not entirely sure this guy is telling everything, i cant belive a simple toot would set someone off to pick up a hammer and come after you, especialy if the guy feels bad enough to hand himself in.

I know what the guy did was horrific but he had to be provoked with more than just a beep?

Felt bad, my hairy white arse. He was identified by a cop from the vid. It was either go to the cops, or wait for them to get to him.

**notme** · 25th August 2005, 12:09

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Felt bad, my hairy white arse. He was identified by a cop from the vid. It was either go to the cops, or wait for them to get to him.

"Your honour, my client turned himself in - we move for a reduced sentence in light of my client's obvious co-operation"

**kerryg** · 25th August 2005, 12:10

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

my hairy white arse.

Eeeeeewwwww...that's an image I didn't need

**Paul in NZ** · 25th August 2005, 12:10

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Felt bad, my hairy white arse. He was identified by a cop from the vid. It was either go to the cops, or wait for them to get to him.

EXACTLY!

**Big Dave** · 25th August 2005, 12:11

Originally Posted by kerryg

Sarge'll tell us I'm sure but I hear in some parts of the USA where people play banjos a lot and drive big ol' pick up trucks with shotgun in the gun rack an inconsiderate driver can get a cap in his ass, real easy.....

Ahhh - Reason I'm glad I'm not American No 1,354.