Originally Posted by
B. Carfree
Well, well, sometimes, if all the stars align properly (over-the-top motorist behavior like purposely running into/over a cyclist who is stopped in a bike lane, witnesses who are outraged enough to stick around, etc), motorists can be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Look what just appeared in the news:
http://www.sfgate.com/local/article/...st-4895883.php
Other than not being struck by a car, sounds like a similar incident that tipped the balance towards me in purchasing video cameras, and videoing all my commutes. The vast majority of my reported incidents, there haven't been any witnesses outraged enough to come forward.
So, if you're going to attack a cyclist, don't be obvious. Don't honk your horn or curse them out first. Just run them down and stick around to tell the cops what a horrible accident it is. Same formula for pedestrians.
Pretty much.....one teen was killed while crossing a street at night, the motorist wasn't speeding or DUI or being reckless in their driving manner....no ticket was issued, no charges filed by law enforcement or by the legal system.....basically a free pass. The case has gone to civil court, but seeing the outcomes of other civil trials in our locale, not much justice can be expected going in that direction.