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Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in aggressive and impatient behavior on the roads. Instances of tailgating have become more frequent and severe. A recent incident on Highway 1 going into Fort Collins serves as a stark example of this trend. A driver was tailgated so closely that any loss of speed could have resulted in a collision. Despite the victim driving at the speed limit, the tailgater proceeded to overtake on double yellow lines, risking not only their lives but also those of oncoming traffic. This raises the question – what has happened to the adherence to traffic laws?
Answers from Social Media
A discussion on Reddit reveals that this is not an isolated incident. Many people have observed an increase in aggressive driving behavior. Delivery drivers have noted a lack of consideration for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles, especially in densely populated areas. Instances of drivers drifting into other lanes, ignoring red lights, and driving without license plates are becoming more common…