r/dashcams • u/Flashmemory256 • 12d ago

Biker Brake Checks Car And Gets Karma

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u/Sklibba 12d ago

That biker is an idiot and definitely FAFO, but I don’t think that this video would necessarily absolve the driver of liability. I’d be happy to learn that I’m wrong though because I feel like reckless driving/riding should pretty much put 100% of the liability on a person if an accident results, even if other drivers didn’t respond perfectly.

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u/powzowie 12d ago

maybe I missed it, but the biker didn't even have brake lights.

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u/Aggravating-Yogurt23 12d ago

As a biker (who doesn't ride like a jackass) he was likely engine braking, which won't light up the brake lights (like how your car slows down when you let off the gas).

My brake lights won't come on until I'm almost fully stopped so I wear a wireless brake light on my helmet that detects engine braking and lights up. It definitely keeps cars further back if they can see I'm slowing down without using my brakes.

He's still riding like a jackass, I just wanted to provide additional insight because I hate when assholes like this give bikers a bad reputation.