Rome, GA: “No-Look” Pickup Driver Attempts Signal-Only Lane Change on Shorter Ave, Nearly Clips Dashcam Owner

A reckless Ford pickup driver in Rome, Georgia, broke a fundamental rule of safe driving by executing a simultaneous signal and lane change without checking blind spots, nearly colliding with a fellow motorist whose dashcam captured the incident. Redditor /u/Boonshy shared the footage on April 28, 2026, to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit, showing the driver’s blatant disregard for basic lane-change etiquette. The video, filmed on Shorter Avenue near the Circle K and Coosawattee intersection, depicts the Ford pickup swerving into the center turn lane while signaling at the same time—without verifying if the lane was clear. Heavy rain further reduced visibility, compounding the danger. The dashcam owner, driving eastbound, swerved into the empty turn lane just in time to avoid a collision. The Reddit thread erupted with reactions, with users calling the driver a “j**k off” and questioning why the near-miss wasn’t met with harsher consequences. One commenter, /u/Ottomatica, sarcastically noted that half the commenters would dismiss the incident as road rage if the video hadn’t been posted. Another, /u/OptimalFunction, pointed out that the driver was “extremely lucky” the opposing lanes were empty. The Ford pickup driver could face penalties in Rome, Georgia, where improper or erratic lane changes carry 3 points on a Georgia license, with fines typically ranging from $150 to $300 before additional court costs. If deemed especially dangerous, the driver could be cited for reckless driving—a misdemeanor with 4 points and significantly steeper penalties. The incident highlights the importance of basic defensive driving practices, especially in adverse weather conditions.