Police have released a video of the moment a reckless driver slammed his brakes on in front of a moving lorry.
The incident happened on the M5 during the summer, when one driver's road rage nearly cost him his life.
The shocking video shows a blue Citroen swerving and braking in front of the lorry - which was travelling at 60 mph - before speeding off just inches from the front of the HGV.
"Not only was the driver putting his life on the line, but also that of his wife in the passenger seat and other road users who could have been caught in the ensuing carnage."
– POLICE SPOKESPERSON
The Citroen driver later admitted a count of dangerous driving after being shown the footage.
He was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work, handed a 12-month drive ban and left with a £145 bill for court costs; he must also re-take his driving test.
The incident happened on the M5 during the summer, when one driver's road rage nearly cost him his life.
The shocking video shows a blue Citroen swerving and braking in front of the lorry - which was travelling at 60 mph - before speeding off just inches from the front of the HGV.
"Not only was the driver putting his life on the line, but also that of his wife in the passenger seat and other road users who could have been caught in the ensuing carnage."
– POLICE SPOKESPERSON
The Citroen driver later admitted a count of dangerous driving after being shown the footage.
He was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work, handed a 12-month drive ban and left with a £145 bill for court costs; he must also re-take his driving test.
Source : West Midlands Police, Independent
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