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AG-EE wrote:nitrogen,

I would not stop at all until the police were there, or maybe if I was in front of a police station, with my horn honking. I think the best thing to do would be to call police on your cell and stay on the phone with them until they show up.

My thinking on stopping in a well-lit area is that it might be preferrable to the perp waiting for a deserted strech of road to run you off the road, rob you, or other evilness. He might even have others waiting in an area. If you stop in a well-lit, public area, you might foil the perp's plans. If worst comes to worst, you might have witnesses, and maybe even help.

In my mind, I never count on help finding me, I look for help.

stevie_d_64 wrote: "Hey homey? Is that my briefcase?"

I'd love to practice this drill.

Back to topic, someone's following me. Here's what i try.
1) see if they are really following me. Make a circle by making 4 turns. If they are still behind me, they are following me.
2a) If you're in a fast, high performing car, and traffic allows; try and lose them. with some agressive driving. If your cellphone has handsfree, activate it and dial 911.
2b) If you are in your average econobox, or traffic is heavy, call 911. give them your location.

3)If the police cannot or will not come, find a well-lit, busy parking lot or other place to stop. DO NOT GO HOME. Find a parking spot where you can either back up or pull out and leave quickly if you have to.

Heres where things get dicey. What if the guy thinks you hit him? What if the guy is irritated at you for cutting him off in traffic? At this point, I think your standard "rules of engagement" apply. See what the situation is. and see if you can defuse it. If the guy comes out of his car, screaming and yelling, prepare to deal with that.