tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post4897337663244343558..comments2024-02-14T11:53:11.044-08:00Comments on Bicycle Stories: Cited Bicyclist Loses Impeding Traffic Ticket In TampaAlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13316529122268219857noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-82885985434646425202010-03-25T09:51:30.909-07:002010-03-25T09:51:30.909-07:00Tom Singletary is a pro-cyclist attorney in Taqmpa...Tom Singletary is a pro-cyclist attorney in Taqmpachipshothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058098902075587493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-38694433141861782572010-03-24T18:59:10.044-07:002010-03-24T18:59:10.044-07:00From that article Alan mentioned - "imperilin...From that article Alan mentioned - "imperiling a convoy of SUVs headed to soccer practice." I LOVE imperiling people wrapped in steel, plastic, and glass with my dangerous 20 lb bicycle. Gives me such a rush.Bradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-26198726390594723342010-03-24T18:44:59.710-07:002010-03-24T18:44:59.710-07:00Donny: I asked the bailiff about appealing and he ...Donny: I asked the bailiff about appealing and he told me how, but said starting the process costs $300. I'm going to go down to the courthouse and see about it anyway, maybe he's as misinformed as the judge.<br />Tim: Nope, he just said "I find you guilty." and when I gave a surprised "Sir, your honor?" He just said "Guilty, see the clerk," and that was that.Bradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-22645207519763448422010-03-24T15:16:12.394-07:002010-03-24T15:16:12.394-07:00The police officer testified, according to Brad, t...<i>The police officer testified, according to Brad, that if 14 feet is sub-standard, then all Tampa's roads are sub-standard.<br /><br />You are correct, officer.</i><br /><br />Indeed. In fact, probably greater than 90% of the roadways in Florida (aside from Interstate highways and other limited access roads) are substandard according to the DOT.<br /><br />And since they tell us that ignorance of the law is not a grounds for a defense, how can it be a then be a grounds for prosecution?Todd S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10212986450069403803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-6157059752897092892010-03-24T13:34:36.908-07:002010-03-24T13:34:36.908-07:00I am curious if the judge made a statement on the ...I am curious if the judge made a statement on the basis of his decision. The statute is very clear that a cyclists can, to paraphrase, take the lane of a road of substandard width.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-78161374202102895432010-03-24T12:21:24.835-07:002010-03-24T12:21:24.835-07:00GhostRider, you have pinpointed a major problem.
...GhostRider, you have pinpointed a major problem. <br /><br />I oppose bicyclists breaking traffic laws and have no problem with an officer citing a cyclist who has no regard for the law.<br /><br />But what is impeding traffic? When you're biking in the road and a motorist has to take his foot off the gas? When he has to wait a few moments go around you?<br /><br />My fear is that police either don't know the bike laws or will interpret and apply them differently.<br /><br />If you have any questions, contact George Martin, the bike laws guy at the Florida Bicycle Association at flbikelaw@gmail.com.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13316529122268219857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-54201135638439319782010-03-24T12:17:26.431-07:002010-03-24T12:17:26.431-07:00Along the lines of what GhostRider said, what lawy...Along the lines of what GhostRider said, what lawyers can we hire? <br /><br />I'm a college student, and as much as I'd love to stand up for my rights in court, hiring a lawyer can be an expensive endeavor. Do you have any advice on how to defend one's legal rights in a situation like this without it costing a fortune?<br /><br />Also, is this the end of Brad's case, or can it be appealed in some way?Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05850621237586891240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7301587267512017243.post-77142178061485642002010-03-24T11:38:55.520-07:002010-03-24T11:38:55.520-07:00Are the SWFBUD-member lawyers prepared to defend f...Are the SWFBUD-member lawyers prepared to defend folks getting cited? If not, are there any suggestions for local area lawyers who specialize in cyclist rights?<br /><br />And now, for a similar case dragging its way through Texas courts, I present the saga of ChipSeal:<br />http://chipsea.blogspot.com/<br /><br />If the police don't get it and the judges interpret the laws as they see fit (outside of reality, of course)...what chance do we cyclists have?GhostRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987949431503645433noreply@blogger.com