tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597030563844330141.post1329889967751666992..comments2023-07-04T08:25:43.519-07:00Comments on Jeffs Bike Blog: Tickets Yes, Understanding...???Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07162251254976949286noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597030563844330141.post-69877593704691982052009-07-31T07:56:34.212-07:002009-07-31T07:56:34.212-07:00Congratulations on a somewhat unbalanced result. I...Congratulations on a somewhat unbalanced result. I very much agree that the officer's personal bias was uncalled for, but at least the end result was "correct".<br /><br />I operate my velomobile in the center of sub-standard width lanes and have been cited twice in sixteen traffic stops. The citations were dismissed after a filing for same.<br /><br />I park where bicycles park, when shopping in the area. I also record these parking intervals with an unobtrusive camera system. Two days ago, I recorded someone taking photos of my velomobile (not uncommon) and asking others if they had seen me on the road. If the answer was affirmative, he asked them to call police and complain.<br /><br />This particular incident happened in the same municipality as the citations and I understand the officers involved in the citations get copies of the dismissal, so I can't see that the police department is going to take any action. <br /><br />I do not violate the law when I ride and someone's interpretation of my riding as being illegal is mildly annoying, but in the end amusing. I hope to encounter this particular individual in the future and have a calm discussion about his motor-vehicle-superiority complex.fred_dot_uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04574969654014349105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597030563844330141.post-1365982936788574562009-07-31T07:28:06.982-07:002009-07-31T07:28:06.982-07:00Keep strong. Keep riding. Keep fighting.
The co...Keep strong. Keep riding. Keep fighting.<br /><br />The comment regarding 124th is, at best, disturbing. I'm not sure where on 124th, but in some areas there are no other reasonable options--twisting, subdivision streets with no thru routes.<br /><br />The fact that the officer stated that s/he agreed is more disturbing because it re-inforces the driver's wrong, and demonstrably dangerous misconception.<br /><br />Sorry you got hit, but congrats for following through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com