One-upped during moped chase

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Published on June 11, 2014 8:42:41 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aE_w7RmIjQ

Duration: 0:51

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Synopsis: A guy on a moped speeds by at about 50 km/h (measured by analyzing the footage). Speed limit is 25 km/h for that kind of moped. I decide to follow to measure his speed using my cyclocomputer, as I often do. Not going full out yet because I don't like to follow too closely, and I can still see if my speed matches at a decent distance. I easily clear a yellow light and guy turning left.

When I'm about to abort the chase at 40 km/h because it's becoming too precarious, another guy on such a moped overtakes at 55 km/h. Really? Also note the indicator; even if people use it you can't trust them! Both end up jumping the lights, too, but at least they look.

I included some flagrant cyclist misbehavior at the end: a salmon failing to give way. I show my discontent by only narrowly averting the impending collision. There's a lot to be said about the relative danger caused by cyclists vs. those riding mopeds and who's responsible, but no one can deny that this was wrong, too.

Why does YouTube limit my 2704x1524 video to 1440p when it supports 4K? This goes for other non-standard resolutions as well.