Tail Gating in East Sussex — PM08 JKO

Additional incident context

This entry records a tail gating report in East Sussex, dated July 23, 2025. 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 PM08 JKO (Mercedes 300TE Estate) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.

The original submission notes: “Driving along the A27 dual carriageway between Worthing and Lewes, this plum decides to drive on my bumper at 70mph. I was overtaking a long line of cars in the inside lane, so I had no option but to continue. Please Sir, forgive me for not wishing to drive at 90mph for the sake of this Mercedes muppet! Anyway, as it works out, he followed me all the way into Lewes, and challenged me when I got out of my car at Tesco. He was surprised when I got out. He didn t realise that I was approximately twice as big as him, and half his age. If you come across this guy, just stay out of his way. Firstly, he drives badly, veering all across the lane. Secondly, he speeds and tailgates without concern for anyones safety. Thirdly, he finds it funny to racially abuse people. I won t repeat the word he used to describe me, but rest assured someone of my colour doesn t find it very funny. Fortunately, I have some patience with clearly uneducated people, so I was able to just accept it. I don t particularly enjoy driving. Its something of a necessary evil. I just wish that people like him would just stay off the road, and make it a safer place for the rest of us.” 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.

This incident is best read alongside nearby reports to understand whether the behaviour is occasional or recurring. Comparing reports by location and incident type helps surface trends that are more actionable than any single account on its own.