Originally Posted by Shortsocks

Hi.
I didn't get a ticket running a red-light in Austin but I did get a ticket in Plano TX for speeding in a school zone. I was going 29 in a 20. Actually this entire situation really was awful. And the police officer was being a real jerk. When one gets pulled over in a car, that short siren that notifies a driver to pull over is loud, but on a bicycle it's super scary and frightened the S**T out of me. He pulled me over and with his car's loud speakers told me to put down my bike and get off. I didn't because I have a pretty costly road bike and they don't come with kickstands. I ended up laying her on her side after the officer unclipped his holster and gestured for his gun. Dick.

After refusing to give him my car isurance he finally got my licence and said he could take me to jail for this. I was just in shock. Specially after he told me that you should stay on the sidewalk. Going almost 30 on the sidewalk is pretty much suicidal. There was a lot more harassment on his behalf. After he searched my tube and wrench bag on my saddle.

Anyway.

I pleaded not guilty. (even though I was in the wrong which Im very aware of). Not even no contest. Officer never showed up. So I was no billed out of there.

Socks