Driving on the wild side: Car's wrong-way stunt leaves commuters in shock!
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As the hustle and bustle of the week fades into the distance over the streets of Sydney, drivers embark on leisurely journeys, soaking in the sights and sounds of the urban landscape.
Amidst the tranquillity, there's a sense of freedom and relaxation, offering a serene and uninterrupted journey for those behind the wheel.
However, this scene was stopped by this bewildering moment captured on one motorist’s dashcam.
In the twilight of a Sunday evening, a white Subaru SUV, out of place on the Camden Valley Way charged like a rogue elephant against a current of metal and asphalt giants.
The shocking moment captured on dashcam and posted to social media has since sparked a public outcry and a stern police investigation.
‘Okay, what the hell do you call this?’ said the motorist who captured the footage last Sunday evening, 3 March.
‘S***, he doesn’t even realise’
The video was posted on social media with the caption, ‘If this was you today, Camden Valley Way, Gregory Hills near Bunnings at 5:50 pm, please hand your licence in.’
Comments flooded the post expressing outrage from the viewers.
‘Get off the road, mate,’ one commenter said.
‘Probably doesn’t have a licence,’ replied another.
‘I’ve seen so many people do this. It’s common and scary,’ a third added.
‘Literally, last night, the same thing [happened] at the same spot! The old guy turned out of Turner Rd, but luckily, a police car stopped him,’ another one recalled.
One viewer expressed their concern, saying, ‘What a f*******. Could have caused a big head-on crash.’
Another chimed in, ‘At this point, this person didn’t get their licence out of a cereal box.’
However, amidst the outraged comments, some expressed sympathy towards the driver in question.
‘Really, maybe he was from the country and took the turn accidentally and went, “s***”. He was probably more scared than anyone. At least, he/she drove slowly with their hazards on. People should be nicer,’ one said.
‘Maybe the long grass on the median strip obscures the fact that it is a dual carriageway? It is a very wide roadway, and he was driving on the left and not actually driving badly—just on the wrong side. It happens,’ another wrote.
A spokesperson from the NSW Police reportedly said that officers did not know about the incident, but will conduct an investigation and ‘determine if an offence has been committed’.
‘It is rare, but not uncommon, for vehicles to be driven on the incorrect side of the road,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Some of these incidents can be attributed to driver error, a medical condition, [or] changes in road signage.’
The spokesperson from the police department further mentioned that in accordance with the Australian Road Rules, ‘the offence of “not keeping left of median strip—motor vehicle” carries a penalty of $387 and three demerit points.’
Recently, a hefty fine was imposed on another motorist after committing a risky act despite multiple warning signs and barriers.
Another driver was also fined more than $5,000 following a reckless driving stunt on Rainbow Beach.
Incidents like these remind us of the delicate dance conducted daily on our roadways, where safety depends on the choreography of millions of individuals following a collective rhythm.
Amidst our busy lives and rapid vehicles, let this be a wake-up call of the importance of road safety and the shared duty we all hold when seated behind the steering wheel.
What are your thoughts about this incident? What do you think is going through the driver’s mind? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below.
Amidst the tranquillity, there's a sense of freedom and relaxation, offering a serene and uninterrupted journey for those behind the wheel.
However, this scene was stopped by this bewildering moment captured on one motorist’s dashcam.
In the twilight of a Sunday evening, a white Subaru SUV, out of place on the Camden Valley Way charged like a rogue elephant against a current of metal and asphalt giants.
The shocking moment captured on dashcam and posted to social media has since sparked a public outcry and a stern police investigation.
‘Okay, what the hell do you call this?’ said the motorist who captured the footage last Sunday evening, 3 March.
‘S***, he doesn’t even realise’
A white SUV was captured on dashcam footage travelling on the wrong side of the road. Credits: Facebook
The video was posted on social media with the caption, ‘If this was you today, Camden Valley Way, Gregory Hills near Bunnings at 5:50 pm, please hand your licence in.’
Comments flooded the post expressing outrage from the viewers.
‘Get off the road, mate,’ one commenter said.
‘Probably doesn’t have a licence,’ replied another.
‘I’ve seen so many people do this. It’s common and scary,’ a third added.
‘Literally, last night, the same thing [happened] at the same spot! The old guy turned out of Turner Rd, but luckily, a police car stopped him,’ another one recalled.
One viewer expressed their concern, saying, ‘What a f*******. Could have caused a big head-on crash.’
Another chimed in, ‘At this point, this person didn’t get their licence out of a cereal box.’
However, amidst the outraged comments, some expressed sympathy towards the driver in question.
‘Really, maybe he was from the country and took the turn accidentally and went, “s***”. He was probably more scared than anyone. At least, he/she drove slowly with their hazards on. People should be nicer,’ one said.
‘Maybe the long grass on the median strip obscures the fact that it is a dual carriageway? It is a very wide roadway, and he was driving on the left and not actually driving badly—just on the wrong side. It happens,’ another wrote.
A spokesperson from the NSW Police reportedly said that officers did not know about the incident, but will conduct an investigation and ‘determine if an offence has been committed’.
‘It is rare, but not uncommon, for vehicles to be driven on the incorrect side of the road,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Some of these incidents can be attributed to driver error, a medical condition, [or] changes in road signage.’
The spokesperson from the police department further mentioned that in accordance with the Australian Road Rules, ‘the offence of “not keeping left of median strip—motor vehicle” carries a penalty of $387 and three demerit points.’
Recently, a hefty fine was imposed on another motorist after committing a risky act despite multiple warning signs and barriers.
Another driver was also fined more than $5,000 following a reckless driving stunt on Rainbow Beach.
Incidents like these remind us of the delicate dance conducted daily on our roadways, where safety depends on the choreography of millions of individuals following a collective rhythm.
Amidst our busy lives and rapid vehicles, let this be a wake-up call of the importance of road safety and the shared duty we all hold when seated behind the steering wheel.
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