rogerh@arizona.UUCP (Roger Hayes) (11/11/84)
Recently, we here in Tucson have been having some problems with police officers. We ride in the mornings usually, a group of from 3 to ten riders going pretty fast. One of our routes is along a major arterial, which has a lane reserved for bikes, buses, and right-hand turns. Twice last week, we were hassled by police for riding two abreast, and for not riding at the extreme right of the right-hand-turn. I'm fed up. What can I do? I've checked -- the law says that cyclists may ride two abreast (no provisios). You and I know damn well that to ride meekly at the right of a turn lane is to invite disaster. Should I ask for a ticket so I can take it to court? Should I harange the officer about patriotism, the performance of the US in the Olympics, and his duty to make the roads safe for the glory of America? Should I shrug and ignore the bozo? Any ideas welcome. (Suggestions to ride on back streets politely ignored -- these are training rides, stop signs not welcome.) Roger Hayes Tucson, Arizona rogerh@arizona (UUCP, CSNET) PS: perhaps I should replace my shocking pink jersey? "Faggot bicyclists", says Officer McGump to himself, "better get them killed and keep the streets safe for my little Johnny".