Originally Posted by * jack *
Are bike cops really as clueless about vehicular cycling as I have been led to believe?
Would more cops on bikes in my city be a good thing for cycling in my city, in general?
This article mentions that they are gonna increase numbers of bike cops in some areas that I ride
on a daily basis... and I'm just a little bit apprehensive.
Hmmm...maybe a wrong approach. Once cops are riding on bikes, seeing their strengths and limitations on the highways and suburban roadways, I think it will help them be more understanding of the challenges which riders face. I might add, that
undercover cops on bikes might be an even better idea; then motorists would have to think carefully about the poor treatment they give many riders; they might get ticketed.
To me, the more bikes on the road, the better.
roughstuff