Remote Surveillance Trailer in Irvine, CA

Orange County-area driver and Redditor /u/Mytzplk shared headshaking dashcam footage from earlier in January (Jan 5, 2026) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing several drivers barging past a pedestrian despite the pedestrian having the right of way with the crossing light flashing for her that she can cross.

Check out the incriminating dashcam footage embedded below

The incident happened at the intersection of Alton Parkway and Jamboree Rd. ()

As the dashcam shows, OP is stopped in the left turn lane of Alton Parkway, ready to turn right onto Jamboree.

As their light turns green, an innocent girl pedestrian can be seen patiently waiting to cross the street.

It’s dark but well lighted to drivers have no excuse they couldn’t see her.

With the walking sign to cross and with the right of way, the pedestrian starts her way across, first letting one red car cross in front of her.

At this point, it should be obvious to the other turners she’s ready to take her given right of way and cross the intersection, but such is not the case.

3 other drivers cross in front of her.

Thankfully, OP has a working brain and stops to let her cross before proceeding.

I get honked at for yielding to pedestrians where I live,” the top comment from /u/donutfan420 reads.

“In Seattle, they added leading pedestrian intervals, which means the walking light comes on a few seconds before the green. They are also making more and more intersections no-turn-on-red, but with zero enforcement whatsoever. I guess it’s better than nothing,” /u/joahw added.

“I’ve never understood this because I’m in a climate-controlled box in a comfy seat and they’re walking exposed to the elements! Please go ahead, I can wait in my cushy car just fine,” /u/Emiliwoah wondered.

In California, failing to yield to a pedestrian in a marked or unmarked crosswalk (Vehicle Code § 21950) is an infraction that typically results in about a $238 base fine plus fees and adds one point to your DMV driving record. Drivers who accumulate points risk higher insurance rates and potential license actions if they gather too many within certain time frames. (Shouse Law Group)

A large sign informs drivers to “Left Turn Yield on Green,” yet these Tesla drivers remained ignorant of that directive.

Assumed Orange County driver and Redditor /u/Innfvalue shared infuriating dashcam footage from another user by the name ououwang from earlier in 2024 (Sept 6, 2024), showcasing one Tesla driver after another refusing to let this driver go straight despite rules of the road and signage reminding them that turners with a green must first yield to drivers going straight.

Check out the dashcam footage embedded below with the original Reddit thread linked here.

, just in case.

The incident happened at the intersection of Walnut Ave. and Wisteria in Irvine ()

As the dashcam shows, OP is exiting this crowded shopping center off Wisteria, trying to head straight across Walnut.

Rules of the road and signage dictate that drivers turning must first yield to drivers going straight, OP included.

Here’s the sign facing turners.

Despite that, one driver after another, both Teslas, either turn in front of OP or have to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting him as he attempts to get across.

Thankfully, he eventually makes it across, but not, as shown, without incident.

“Did a requirement that Tesla drivers have to be as unskilled as possible before they can own one?” the top comment from /u/OMGlenn reads.

“This is some wild s***. Might be the highest number of idiots in one video that I’ve seen in a minute,” /u/2-Pan_Shapour added.

The white Tesla is just shockingly bad, thinking you can both cut the car in front of you AND don’t have to yield to oncoming through traffic,” /u/Sparkster227 pointed out.

In California, if you fail to yield while turning (e.g., left turn or U‑turn into oncoming traffic going straight) under Vehicle Code Section 21801, it’s an infraction that generally results in about a $238 fine and one point on your DMV driving record. Points can raise your insurance and, if you accumulate enough (4 in 12 months, 6 in 24 months, etc.), lead to a negligent operator suspension. (Shouse Law Group)

Source: California Vehicle Code and DMV penalty guidelines.