It happened to me once a while ago in Manhattan. I was nice to the cop and very apologetic and I got away with a $40 ticket "for improper operation of a bicycle".
Originally Posted by
travelmama
That guy is a complete idiot.
"I think its a little unfair considering I honestly didn't know the rules" - ignorance of the law is never an excuse
"I am new to biking and wasn't aware that bikes had to stop on a red light" - don't they teach that in grammar school?
Talking like that to a cop will guarantee you a maximum fine.