Driver caught on camera yelling at car could go to prison.

Peter Abbott may be facing time behind bars after a heated encounter with another driver. It all started outside of a Tesco petrol station when Mr. Abbott, 60, got out of his car and approached the vehicle of Samantha Isaacs. Mrs. Isaacs had beeped at him for a minor incident and in response, Mr. Abbott began violently beating on her windscreen and hurling profanities at her.

In the midst of this terrifying ordeal, Mrs. Isaacs locked her doors and began filming the incident. However, Mr. Abbott continued his onslaught, calling her derogatory names and even putting his head against her windscreen. A male motorist witnessing the scene tried to intervene, calling Mr. Abbott a bully and questioning his actions towards a lone woman. To this, Mr. Abbott responded with more offensive language.

The whole altercation was caught on camera and shown at Poole Magistrates' Court in Dorset, where Mr. Abbott stood trial for using threatening behavior that caused alarm and fear. Despite his claims that being angry is not against the law, he was found guilty of the offense. The district judge adjourned the sentencing for later, but not before warning Mr. Abbott that he could face jail time for his actions.

Mrs. Isaacs, who is in her late 50s, spoke out about the incident, calling Mr. Abbott a "horrible man" and a bully. She expressed that she didn't want the situation to escalate to this point and hopes that Mr. Abbott will not repeat his behavior towards anyone else. The incident occurred on August 25th last year when Mrs. Isaacs was leaving the petrol station at Tesco Extra in Bournemouth, Dorset.

According to Mrs. Isaacs, Mr. Abbott had pulled out in front of her, causing her to slam on her brakes. She honked her horn to alert him, but he responded with rude gestures. When she stopped her car, he got out of his car and began shouting and hitting her vehicle. Fearing for her safety, Mrs. Isaacs started filming the incident. She stated that she didn't think Mr. Abbott would hurt her, but she felt unsafe and wanted to have evidence of the situation.

After the initial encounter, Mr. Abbott followed her for a brief period, prompting Mrs. Isaacs to call the police. The district judge, Orla Austin, asked Mrs. Isaacs about the lasting impact of the incident, to which she replied that she now keeps her car doors locked and ensures her dashcam is working whenever she's driving alone.

During the trial, Mr. Abbott claimed that he was the victim of road rage and that Mrs. Isaacs had provoked him by honking her horn and flashing her lights. He also stated that he didn't like being filmed without his consent and that Mrs. Isaacs was laughing at him while recording him. However, the judge found Mrs. Isaacs to be a credible witness and ruled Mr. Abbott guilty, stating that the level of anger he displayed was disproportionate to the incident.

The judge warned Mr. Abbott that he could face imprisonment as this was considered the most serious type of offense. Sentencing was adjourned for later this month for probation to assess Mr. Abbott's behavior. This incident serves as a reminder to always remain calm and respectful on the road and to never resort to violence or aggression.

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