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  • NYPD Vehicle Hits Citi Bike After Allegedly Reckless Cyclist Refuses To Stop In East Village

    07/12/2019 8:45:32 PM PDT · by DUMBGRUNT · 44 replies
    CBS NY ^ | 6 July 2019
    With the bike tangled under the back tire of an NYPD SUV, the police officer was recorded explaining why he pulled over a cyclist, who allegedly ran through several red lights and refused orders to stop. “You’re riding recklessly and you’re refusing to stop after multiple orders when you looked and acknowledged,” the Manhattan officer said. “So I am going to use what means is necessary to stop you… that’s for your safety… this is for your safety, yes.”
  • Kerry Violates Basic Bicycle Safety Rules!

    10/13/2004 11:09:44 AM PDT · by John Robertson · 39 replies · 1,168+ views
    This Isn't Writing, It's Typing ^ | October 13, 2004 | johnrobertson
    How many bicycle safety mistakes … [someone please post that picture of Kerry on bike yesterday--sorry, it's beyond me.] … can you find in this picture? Here are a few to get you started: (1) no helmet; (2) talking on cell phone (in traffic!); (3) riding one-handed; (4) thinking about how well-informed and presidential he'll look in tonight's debate instead of paying attention to the road. Each year, more than 500,000 bicyclists of all ages sustain a cycling injury that requires emergency department care. Most of these injuries could have been avoided by following simple safety rules: