So, Is Brake Checking Someone Illegal or Just Risky?
If you have ever wondered is brake checking someone illegal, the short answer is almost always a resounding yes. It's one of those things people do in the heat of the moment when they're frustrated by a tailgater, but it usually ends up causing way more trouble than it's worth. Most people think that if someone hits you from behind, it's automatically their fault, but that old rule doesn't really hold up when you're intentionally slamming on your brakes to "teach someone a lesson." ...