Armed police intercepted an inconsiderate driver who dangerously overtook a learner driver at high speed in a 20 mph zone on the Isle of Wight.
The incident, captured on dash cam, took place on Wednesday, May 28th, at 3:40 PM on Wellington Road in Newport, close to a primary school and nursery.
The clip begins with the learner driver approaching a zebra crossing, while a black Volkswagen T-Cross approaches behind.
As the learner driver passes the crossing and begins to manoeuvre around a parked vehicle, the reckless driver speeds past them, overtaking dangerously.
The driving instructor sounded the horn to warn others of the danger, but the reckless driver responded by sticking his arm out of the window and making an obscene hand gesture.
Unfortunately for the reckless driver, he experiences instant karma as a police officer suddenly appears out of nowhere and signals for him to pull over.
A second officer, visibly armed with a taser and handgun, approaches to speak with instructor Darren and his pupil.
Darren asked: “Did you see that?”
The officer replied: “I didn’t, but my colleague did and he’s pretty upset.”
He took a business card and added, “I’m going to support my colleague, as I have a feeling we’re about to deal with an upset
The officer walks over to join his colleague, and the lesson resumes. As they pass by, Darren shouts, “Well done, mate!” and claps his hands in approval.
Speaking today driving instructor Darren Willett, 55, said: “I’m pleased with the outcome.
“Previously I’ve reported incidents like this and nothing has come of it, so it’s great on this occasion the police witnessed it first hand and dealt with it there and then.”
Edmund King, AA president said: “All drivers should remember that they were once Learners and therefore should be more considerate when they see an L plate.
“Learner or not, this was reckless driving and the aggressor got what he deserved. This is a reminder to all – don’t chance it as you never know what is down the road.”
A spokesman for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “At about 3.45pm on 28 May, officers dealing with an unrelated incident on Wellington Road, Newport, witnessed the driver of a black Volkswagen overtake a learner driver on a bend, at speed while beeping their horn and gesticulating.
”The officers immediately stopped the driver and issued him a ticket at the roadside for driving without due care and attention.
“This means three points and a £100 fine.’
At the time, officers were handling a separate incident involving a man who had been stopped for riding an electric motorbike on a footpath.
The 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences, including drug driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance or a license, and possession of drugs.
