Shocking moment ‘road rage’ motorist swings PUNCHES at recovery truck driver in blazing row at roundabout
THIS is the shocking moment a motorist threw punches at a recovery truck driver during a road rage row at a roundabout.
The angry driver – in a beige top – also aimed a kick at the man in the orange hi-viz jacket.
An onlooker filmed the melee as the recovery worker tried to dodge the blows.
Impatient drivers could be heard beeping their car horns as the punch up unfolded
It is not known what started the dispute in Southall, west London, last Wednesday.
Eventually a man got out of his car and stepped between the pair to calm them down.
The worker walked back to his vehicle touching his face.
It is not known if cops are investigating the footage.
The Met Police has been approached for comment.
In the UK, there is no specific law for road rage incidents.
But behaviour during a road rage episode can lead to charges for offences like assault or violations of the Public Order Act 1986.
The Public Order Act includes using threatening words or behaviour.
Driving dangerously or carelessly due to anger can also result in motoring offences with penalties like fines, penalty points, or even a driving ban.
Driving aggressively, tailgating, or making rude gestures can be considered dangerous or careless driving.
This comes as one driving expert has revealed their five top tips for avoiding a road rage clash this summer.
Plus, two motorists were caught on camera arguing over passing each other on a narrow road.
Meanwhile, shocking footage of a man sprinting after another driver wielding a piece of his crashed car as a weapon was captured in another road rage incident.
And, road rage turned deadly when a driver killed an OAP after accusing him of walking on the wrong side of the road.
Urgent warning as ‘road rage’ deaths on Britain’s roads hit record number
By Richard Moriarty, North West District Editor
A RECORD number of people were killed on Britain’s roads in 2023 as a result of “road rage” motorists.
Government figures show 143 people died in accidents that police said were triggered by aggressive driving.
In total, there were 2,722 collisions where police said aggressive driving behaviour was a contributory factor.
They led to a total of 4,084 casualties.
The 143 killed included 17 pedestrians, six cyclists, 34 motorcyclists and 79 people who were in cars.
The remaining seven were in lorries or other vehicles.
The AA’s Jack Cousens said: “Remaining calm and in control is incredibly important to reduce these avoidable fatalities.”
Meanwhile, the AA is calling for the introduction of graduated driving licensing to help save lives.
It would prevent motorists under 21 from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test.
The motoring organisation also wants under 21s to be given six penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt in the same period.
To aid enforcement, a “G” would be added to number plates to show they are a “graduate” driver.
Graduated driving licensing is already used in several countries, including the US, Canada, Australia and Sweden.