Driver risks a multi-vehicle crash and pileup, instead of taking the next exit half a mile away.
San Diego Freeway driver and Redditor /u/REVERSEZOOM2 shared asinine dashcam footage from the 405 from the end of January (Jan 29, 2026) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing a driver cutting across multiple lanes and through a gore point at the last second so they could make their exit.
Check out the typical, reckless California maneuver below with the original Reddit thread linked here.
The incident happened northbound on the 405 at the Carson St./Avalon Blvd exit (exact location on Google Maps linked here.)
As the dashcam shows, OP is headed northbound on the 405, currently in the city of Carson.
Suddenly, we see a driver in lane #3, who wants to make the Carson St. exit, start to change lanes less than 100 feet from the literal end of the exit.
At that point, they’ve already missed the exit, as to drop into the Carson St. exit, they have to go through a gore point.
We see the driver cut across two lanes, causing one driver to brake to avoid hitting them.
Yes, they “make” their exit, but do so dangerously and illegally.
Oh, and the next exit? I measured, and it was only half a mile away.
“It’s so annoying how common this is. They have miles to prepare for the upcoming exit, but instead wait for the last 50 meters to dart across multiple lanes of traffic,” the top comment from /u/ScottyMcScot reads.
“Because it’s easier to inconvenience others instead of themselves,” /u/Onaru rewords it.
“I think a lot of these people are relying on their GPS navigation and have no real idea of where they’re going. They make panic moves to follow the directions, rather than risk taking the next exit and turning around,” /u/db37 shares
In San Diego County (and everywhere in California) crossing over a gore point/striped median area (often cited under Vehicle Code § 21651(a) – crossing a divided highway) is treated as a moving violation that generally carries one point on your DMV driving record and a typical fine around ~$230 – $300 (plus court fees) if you’re convicted. (Southwest Legal)
Attending traffic violator school (if eligible) can prevent the point from showing on your insurance record, but you still must pay the fine. (San Diego Superior Court) If you accumulate too many points (e.g., 4 in 12 months), the DMV can deem you a negligent operator and potentially suspend your license. (dmv.ca.gov)
