Originally Posted by
tarwheel
I admit, it was a stupid thing to pound on the guy's window, but I was PO'd because he blatantly ran a red light, almost hit me -- and it was apparently the same driver who did the same thing a few weeks ago. On top of all that, he was yapping on his cell phone the whole time. If it happens again, I'll just get out my smart phone and photograph his license plate. That won't really do any good because the police won't ticket someone with no evidence, but at least there will be a record if he causes an accident someday.
I don't think you did a stupid thing. Consider yourself a possible lifesaver because the guy had a passenger in the vehicle that he could have taken out if he got into an accident, or just anyone. I have pounded on hoods, windows and rolled up to drivers to inform them about breaking the law by using cell phones, texting, weaving or blowing red lights. Of course I get chewed out but I just let them be and ride off.