Originally Posted by
Isaiahc72
I was at school today and I asked the schools police officer what should I do about bad drivers. And he told me I could ride on the sidewalk. And when I asked him if riding on the sidewalk is illegal, he said it is illegal. WHAT!?!? A police officer asked me to do something illegal.
From this post it looks like the first police officer was offering advice, not ordering you to do something. There is a big, very big, difference.
Advice is something that you use in your own judgment and at your own risk. Often, especially from officials, this is the practical and sensible thing to do, in that person's estimation.
Order, on the other hand, is something you are obligated to follow unless you fall into some constitutional situation. Your post doesn't say he ordered you.
So, you got some advice. You post like you don't like that advice. So, don't follow it. In the end, in these kinds of situations unless you are following a lawful order from the police you are solely liable for your actions.