Yahoo News 'Aggressive' M42 driver got the shock of his life after swearing at motorist next to him
It was the worst possible time for this reckless driver to dish out some road rage. After sticking up his middle finger at the vehicle next to him, he soon discovered that it was in fact police officers in an unmarked car.
The van driver had well and truly put his foot in it and was soon pulled over. It was not the only thing this "aggressive" motorist had done wrong.
He had come to the attention of officers on the M42 in the West Midlands after "tailgating aggressively" and "pushing past cars already overtaking". Police decided to stop the motorist to give him a talking to and that's when he "flipped the bird".
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It was a lesson learned for the driver as police said "instant deflation of bravado and ego did occur". They said he will now be taken to court.
Details of the incident were shared on X by the Central Motorway Policing Group (CMPG). They said: "Tailgating aggressively on the M42. Pushing past cars already overtaking.
"Then the driver flips the bird to unmarked police car pulling in front to stop him. Instant deflation of bravado and ego did occur. Court awaits."
