Freakin Cops!!!
01-10-06, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I just read through this whole thread again. My posts make me look like an adult posting some condescending remarks towards some kids that think they know it all, and are complaining about something that most of us went through before there was an internet to complain about it on. Kids on bikes have been hassled since day one. Get over it. If you hang out in the wrong place, or dress like some sketchy punk, expect the cops to take notice. But don't come here and complain. What next, complaining that your dad tells you to get a haircut and a real job (Beerman's cue)?
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01-10-06, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dimkick
Cops! horrible creatures.
Once a long time ago my friends and I were riding bikes in a neiborhood down the road and up through some houses (that were being built)...in and out..around...just having fun...but that didnt last too long.
Another time I riding and I decided to stop on the curb of the bridge, got off to take some pictures and a cop pulls up demanding to know what I was doing. Gets my id and records everything "suspicious" about me.
Another time just riding around picking up interesting garbage on the road..you know those fun big garbage days when people throw out their good junk. Well im picked up some stuff and carried it on the handle bars of the bike....and yet another Copper interference..
Once a long time ago my friends and I were riding bikes in a neiborhood down the road and up through some houses (that were being built)...in and out..around...just having fun...but that didnt last too long.
Another time I riding and I decided to stop on the curb of the bridge, got off to take some pictures and a cop pulls up demanding to know what I was doing. Gets my id and records everything "suspicious" about me.
Another time just riding around picking up interesting garbage on the road..you know those fun big garbage days when people throw out their good junk. Well im picked up some stuff and carried it on the handle bars of the bike....and yet another Copper interference..
01-16-06, 02:47 AM
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It's hilarious reading about how some of you complain about the police. Seriously, as much as it may seem like they are bothering you, perhaps if less people did less illegal things on bikes then you will get hassled less. In Australia it is illegal to ride a bike without a helmet... Then there are a mass of other laws that if you break and are seen breaking them, sure enough the cop can book you. Now think about this, if the cops weren't around at all, it is very likely your bike would be stolen. Even more likely someone will mug you and steal your bike while leaving you in a bloodied mess. Cops can be nasty but if you had to put up with half the crap they do all do from uncooperative people you might begin to understand why they are like they are. Seriously, if a cop is asking you to do something, do what they say. Be polite etc etc and it is much more likely to be over quickly, and less likely to result in you getting a fine.
