Tail Gating in Dundee — DH92 MMK

Additional incident context

This entry records a tail gating report in Dundee, dated November 12, 2004. Incident pages like this are kept as factual records so local drivers can spot repeat patterns over time and build a clearer picture of risk in specific places. In this case, the report references vehicle DH92 MMK (Land rover Range Rover (Vogue)) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.

The original submission notes: “In heavy traffic approaching Dundee on the A90, this driver moved into a gap without indicating and then tailgated very closely for an extended distance. The behaviour continued into the city, where the driver pulled alongside and acted aggressively, creating an intimidating situation for other road users.” Keeping this first-hand wording matters because it preserves how the event was experienced at the time of reporting. As more reports are logged from the same area, small details such as overtaking style, lane movement, junction pressure, or recurring time windows can reveal whether this is an isolated event or part of a broader local trend.

Reports in Dundee are 12.0× above the national average 2 incidents in the last 90 days vs 0.2 average per area This added context helps readers compare single incidents against wider local reporting patterns, making the page more useful for awareness, prevention, and evidence-led discussion.