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Old 06-13-2004, 07:52 AM   #231 (permalink)
brian-s-jones@comcast.net
 
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 06:41:13 GMT, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
(Brent P) wrote:


>I've read of these assinine crackdowns many times. A bicyclist does
>a track stand or simply rolls at 1 inch per hour to prevent falling
>and the cops ticket for not doing a complete stop. I've rarely heard
>of motorists being so ticketed, but for bicyclists it seems to be
>a characteristic of every 'crackdown'.



This has been applied to motorcyclists also and seems to be an
"attitude" issue with cops.

Those that are knowlegable will usually honor those that can maintain
balance at a stop.

Learned this from a CHP officer that conducted a motorcycle safety
course i took years ago. Motorcyclists are 'required' to put one foot
down for a STOP.

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Old 06-13-2004, 09:51 AM   #232 (permalink)
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

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>I have lived in California and currently in Washington...both states
>require adherance to motor vehicle laws by cyclists and both states
>actively enforce these laws. Some specific laws relating to cycling
>vary from state-to-state...ie. where you can and cannot ride.
>
>People get stopped routinely for running traffic lights/stop signs,
>failure to yield to pedestrians/etc. People have evne been stopped
>and prosecuted for DUI while riding bicyles, with the same penalties.


Wow, Mr. Stern seems to believe that such prosecution is impossible
because cyclists don't have licenses, or insurance... Well Mr. Stern
what do you say to this?
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Old 06-13-2004, 09:51 AM   #233 (permalink)
Daniel T.
 
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I have lived in California and currently in Washington...both states
>require adherance to motor vehicle laws by cyclists and both states
>actively enforce these laws. Some specific laws relating to cycling
>vary from state-to-state...ie. where you can and cannot ride.
>
>People get stopped routinely for running traffic lights/stop signs,
>failure to yield to pedestrians/etc. People have evne been stopped
>and prosecuted for DUI while riding bicyles, with the same penalties.


Wow, Mr. Stern seems to believe that such prosecution is impossible
because cyclists don't have licenses, or insurance... Well Mr. Stern
what do you say to this?
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Old 06-13-2004, 09:51 AM   #234 (permalink)
Daniel T.
 
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I have lived in California and currently in Washington...both states
>require adherance to motor vehicle laws by cyclists and both states
>actively enforce these laws. Some specific laws relating to cycling
>vary from state-to-state...ie. where you can and cannot ride.
>
>People get stopped routinely for running traffic lights/stop signs,
>failure to yield to pedestrians/etc. People have evne been stopped
>and prosecuted for DUI while riding bicyles, with the same penalties.


Wow, Mr. Stern seems to believe that such prosecution is impossible
because cyclists don't have licenses, or insurance... Well Mr. Stern
what do you say to this?
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Old 06-13-2004, 09:51 AM   #235 (permalink)
Daniel T.
 
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I have lived in California and currently in Washington...both states
>require adherance to motor vehicle laws by cyclists and both states
>actively enforce these laws. Some specific laws relating to cycling
>vary from state-to-state...ie. where you can and cannot ride.
>
>People get stopped routinely for running traffic lights/stop signs,
>failure to yield to pedestrians/etc. People have evne been stopped
>and prosecuted for DUI while riding bicyles, with the same penalties.


Wow, Mr. Stern seems to believe that such prosecution is impossible
because cyclists don't have licenses, or insurance... Well Mr. Stern
what do you say to this?
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Old 06-13-2004, 09:51 AM   #236 (permalink)
Daniel T.
 
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I have lived in California and currently in Washington...both states
>require adherance to motor vehicle laws by cyclists and both states
>actively enforce these laws. Some specific laws relating to cycling
>vary from state-to-state...ie. where you can and cannot ride.
>
>People get stopped routinely for running traffic lights/stop signs,
>failure to yield to pedestrians/etc. People have evne been stopped
>and prosecuted for DUI while riding bicyles, with the same penalties.


Wow, Mr. Stern seems to believe that such prosecution is impossible
because cyclists don't have licenses, or insurance... Well Mr. Stern
what do you say to this?
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Old 06-13-2004, 11:26 AM   #237 (permalink)
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

Tom Keats wrote in part:

<< Incidentally, I've never seen a cyclist "ram" through a /busy/
intersection against the light. But then, I've never seen anyone
jump through between boxcars of a fast moving train, either. >>

Nicely put, Tom.

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Old 06-13-2004, 11:26 AM   #238 (permalink)
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

Tom Keats wrote in part:

<< Incidentally, I've never seen a cyclist "ram" through a /busy/
intersection against the light. But then, I've never seen anyone
jump through between boxcars of a fast moving train, either. >>

Nicely put, Tom.

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Old 06-13-2004, 11:26 AM   #239 (permalink)
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

Tom Keats wrote in part:

<< Incidentally, I've never seen a cyclist "ram" through a /busy/
intersection against the light. But then, I've never seen anyone
jump through between boxcars of a fast moving train, either. >>

Nicely put, Tom.

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Old 06-13-2004, 11:26 AM   #240 (permalink)
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Re: Holy shatz! Cop stops bicycle!

Tom Keats wrote in part:

<< Incidentally, I've never seen a cyclist "ram" through a /busy/
intersection against the light. But then, I've never seen anyone
jump through between boxcars of a fast moving train, either. >>

Nicely put, Tom.

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