tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post2339782443695054278..comments2023-08-18T11:40:19.852-06:00Comments on Los Alamos and Santa Fe Bikes: Support Joe Wermer and your legal rights as a cyclistScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105951751896463667noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-31350657649881796502012-12-04T11:48:05.769-07:002012-12-04T11:48:05.769-07:00As the saying goes, its always darkest before you ...As the saying goes, its always darkest before you run aground on the reef. I'll not comment till after tomorrow.Khalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866897914538110672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-1753089756928783752012-12-04T07:48:34.722-07:002012-12-04T07:48:34.722-07:00(explanation to my previous comment) By the letter...(explanation to my previous comment) By the letter of the law, the motorist complied. The motorist ascertained he/she could do so using mirrors, but "did not see" the cyclist. A judge who does not ride a bicycle will not be sympathetic to the cyclist's predicament. The rhetoric will likely be something like "the cyclist needed to take responsibility for his/her own safety and failed to do so adequately."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-28393541602834064762012-12-04T07:45:36.873-07:002012-12-04T07:45:36.873-07:00I do not believe the judge will be sympathetic to ...I do not believe the judge will be sympathetic to bicyclists. In fact, I believe he will be quite the opposite. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-86880521304902749972012-12-02T09:45:29.825-07:002012-12-02T09:45:29.825-07:00The basic law is this: When any way has been divid...The basic law is this: When any way has been divided into lanes, the driver of a vehicle shall so drive that the vehicle shall be entirely within a single lane, and he shall not move from the lane in which he is driving until he has first ascertained if such movement can be made with safety. Khalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866897914538110672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-51872794184818609992012-12-02T09:38:33.918-07:002012-12-02T09:38:33.918-07:00I wasn't there to see what happened. It does s...I wasn't there to see what happened. It does seem to me that there would be damn limited scenerios where fault would be with the cyclist.Khalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866897914538110672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-6959477966938753932012-12-02T09:23:13.902-07:002012-12-02T09:23:13.902-07:00So how on earth could an LAPD officer be so "...So how on earth could an LAPD officer be so "uninformed?" How could this officer believe a cyclist riding in a BIKE LANE knocked to the ground by a car crossing that lane could be in the wrong and deserve a citation. If I got handed a citation in that situation I would have been given a ride to the jail instead of the hospital.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-13742442705399209332012-12-01T16:55:44.311-07:002012-12-01T16:55:44.311-07:00I think the best support we can show is an educati...I think the best support we can show is an education campaign for the community--cyclists, police, and motorists. Citing a cyclist for a pedestrian violation makes no sense. Not knowing how to negotiate a turn on a street with bike lanes is not a good thing. Cyclists need to be aware of the conflicts inherent in bike lane design in an urban area. There is lots to learn.<br /><br /> Let's make lemonade out of this. I'm happy to start holding seminars with the LAPD, on my dime and my time.Khalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866897914538110672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-32970811479134543122012-11-29T10:36:26.934-07:002012-11-29T10:36:26.934-07:00I'm going to try to make it to show support. ...I'm going to try to make it to show support. I'm pretty disgusted...JonBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951564663964787184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-78875656970244183452012-11-29T04:47:10.630-07:002012-11-29T04:47:10.630-07:00If I could be there, I'd advise Joe Wermer to ...If I could be there, I'd advise Joe Wermer to avoid bike lanes in future. As far as I know, NM has no mandatory bike lane law.Ian Brett Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144195897514392433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-85069382039832458792012-11-29T04:40:01.362-07:002012-11-29T04:40:01.362-07:00This is fricken ridiculous! So the motorist didn&#...This is fricken ridiculous! So the motorist didn't get a 'failure to yield' or anything?Ian Brett Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144195897514392433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-52249575053240028952012-11-28T21:32:38.792-07:002012-11-28T21:32:38.792-07:00As far as support, let's see what happens on W...As far as support, let's see what happens on Wednesday and then plan for what to do. I'm temporarily being an optimist and hoping this plays out right.<br /><br />Best thing for all to do is ride lots and send Council an email or ten letting them know we are out there and expect fair treatment.<br /><br />countycouncil@lacnm.usKhalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866897914538110672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-36163580411765270222012-11-28T20:32:01.575-07:002012-11-28T20:32:01.575-07:00For those unable to attend your hearing, is there ...For those unable to attend your hearing, is there another way to show support? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955311294411328562.post-2983368906474537892012-11-28T18:52:29.693-07:002012-11-28T18:52:29.693-07:00I hope you will be able to post a "good news&...I hope you will be able to post a "good news" update for those of us outside of the Greater LA area.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com