"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
01/27/2016 at 16:52 • Filed to: None
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"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
01/27/2016 at 16:52 • Filed to: None | 1
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Short story. There was a truck broken down in the right lane in bumper-to-bumper traffic this afternoon. Everyone was merging over. Only this one popped-collar gentleman in an SUV was riding the ass of the Corolla in front of him, not letting anyone in. Having none of it, I quickly maneuvered in. He laid on his horn, red-faced, and I smiled and flipped him the proverbial bird.
That’s when the guy started going fucking nuts. He leaned out the window, screaming, “You in trouble! I got your plates! You in trouble now!” Thankfully, he didn’t get out of his car. But it made me think. Does it actually matter that he knows my plates? Can he find me using my license plate? I’d rather not have him, you know, set fire to my house or anything of that nature.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 16:56 |
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They can get them from the DMV for a fee if movies have taught me anything.
Matt Nichelson
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 16:58 |
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Depends on how tech savvy he is. There are indeed ways to do it, but for the average person probably not. Also, not to be a killjoy, but speaking as a claims adjuster, if yall would have collided you know you would have probably been majority at fault, right?
Sam
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 16:59 |
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I’m pretty sure he can get some info from the DMV, but he probably has to cite an actual reason.
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Jagvar
> Sam
01/27/2016 at 17:00 |
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I would think you’d have to be really committed to getting even with someone to willingly go to the DMV.
ttyymmnn
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:00 |
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Story time. Back in the mid-80s, I was driving a Chevy delivery van for a local ad agency. One day, I was driving along through town when a guy cut in front of me. Nothing serious, but I was a young bad ass delivery guy so I flipped him off. He stopped his car right in the middle lane of the street, threw it in park, got out, and stormed back to my van. I was stuck; couldn’t move. His face was beet read, his sleeves were rolled up, his fists were clenched. He came to my driver’s door screaming, “GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE VAN! GET THE FUCK OUT!!” He opened my door, grabbed me by the shirt and tried to pull me out. Luckily, I had my seat belt on, so I wasn’t going anywhere. After a few yanks, he let go, slammed the van door so hard that the mirror turned flush with the side of the door, stormed back to his car and drove away. Thirty years on I have never flipped off another driver again.
As for your question, I don’t know. I don’t think I’d sweat it, though.
EL_ULY
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:00 |
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YES! It’s easy. There is an app that you can run plates to get the name of the person who registered said plates AND the address associated to it. It’s like $30. It has come in handy on a couple occasions.
I don’t have it but a friend of mine does.
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Jagvar
> ttyymmnn
01/27/2016 at 17:04 |
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That is...insane. Guy was probably off his meds. I’m glad you were OK in the end.
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ttyymmnn
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:09 |
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I went back to the office afterwards (remember, this is about 1985) and told one of the ad execs about it. He said, “Sounds like a Vietnam vet.” The ad exec was a combat vet himself. Yeah, I was pretty shaken up. I think I probably could have taken his plate and had him charged with assault. But it wasn’t worth it. I had learned my lesson.
Ash78, voting early and often
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:11 |
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He can ask VW who owns Phaetons and narrow it down to 3 people. So there’s that.
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Ash78, voting early and often
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:12 |
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I also find that a Glock and an NPR bumper sticker can go a long way toward deterrence, or at least confusion.
gin-san - shitpost specialist
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:16 |
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Note to all - don't flip the bird, just give them a knowing wave. You know, that kind you get when people tell you, "Don't worry, I got this covered."
McMike
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:17 |
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Right, only a lunatic has that kind of time to sit at the DMV.
I don’t think you have anything to worry about.
Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:22 |
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Not sure. I haven’t been able to find a way.
What I do have is a dashcam photo of someone’s plate so the next time I see them I know to give them hell. This guy has crossed me twice so far. Roll on the third, buddy, roll on the third.
itschrome
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:22 |
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Let’s find out, what’s you’re plate number?
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Jagvar
> itschrome
01/27/2016 at 17:24 |
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itschrome
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:26 |
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that’s pretty shitty plate, also the reg is expired.. I’m almost certain that’s not the badge on a phaeton either....
deekster_caddy
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:27 |
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The only time I’ve ever called in a car by it’s license plates, the local PD detective took 3 days to figure out who owned the car after filing a request with the DMV. But that’s before everything was electronic...
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Jagvar
> itschrome
01/27/2016 at 17:28 |
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There are a lot of characters in Virginia.
Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> ttyymmnn
01/27/2016 at 17:31 |
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I also have had issues with a guy freaking out over a bird doing flips, it was pretty amusing (but still butterflies inducing) when he blew past me and got some bicycle cops to pull us both over. He didn’t get a ticket even if he should have.
wiffleballtony
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:42 |
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Hes actually a professional flatware purveyor. He is merely indicating that your recent purchase of dish wear is in his possession.
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wiffleballtony
> Ash78, voting early and often
01/27/2016 at 17:46 |
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You’re armed with knowledge.
bob and john
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 17:51 |
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you could have said: I have your plates too! When should I come over?
AfromanGTO
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 18:04 |
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In all reality no. Unless he really wants to waste his time, money, and effort. He probably thought saying that would scare you, so you would stay behind him. If worse comes to worse carry a stick or good size wrench between the seat and door.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 20:10 |
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There are many services which will look up a plate for you for a small fee. Just google “license plate lookup”. I posted about it before, but I can't find the post on my phone.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Jagvar
01/27/2016 at 20:32 |
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That wasn’t very smart of you...
Burn-Spaz1966-Burn
> Jagvar
01/28/2016 at 01:31 |
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Smoggi - powered by 3 cylinders
> Jagvar
01/28/2016 at 03:23 |
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Doug had an article about this last year where he called out people who cover license plates on Craigslist. If I remember correctly you have nothing to worry about.
PartyPooper2012
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/28/2016 at 07:27 |
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20 cars at $5 a car. Would you like a calculator?
It used to be $2 a car!