Denver’s roadways are crowded. There are out-of-state and out-of-country drivers that may not drive like Coloradans and there are always those who believe ten more seconds of waiting is going to spoil their day! Best option is to go with pace of traffic at reasonable speeds as posted. Traffic tickets for speeding allow for 7 miles over speed limit, but some feel posted speeds are 10 to 20 MPH too slow!
To curb road rage incidents, the Denver Police Department offers the following tips: (Includes cars, bikes, scooters, etc!)
• Drive respectfully and calmly while following the rules of the road
• Use turn signals and allow vehicles to merge
• Acknowledge kind behaviors of other drivers with a wave or polite gesture
• Refrain from responding to aggressive drivers with offensive gestures or other aggressive behaviors, and avoid eye contact
• Travel to a safe place away from an aggressive driver, such as exiting the highway or driving to a police station
• If the driver themself is experiencing anger, try to remain calm and if needed, pull over until the anger subsides
• Call 911 to report dangerous and/or illegal behaviors