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Russia’s Daredevil Pedestrian Safety Advocates

Have you ever thought about taking matters into your own hands when you see someone drive in the bike lane or block the sidewalk? Well, these Russians are living your vigilante traffic enforcement fantasy -- and it looks absolutely terrifying.

A group of men calling themselves the "Stop a Douchebag" movement are willing to risk anything, even a bullet to the head, to protect the sidewalk from entitled drivers.

Wow. Russia's traffic culture makes south Florida's look tame.

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