Originally Posted by
fixedude
i wonder what the repercussions (to the driver or yourself) would be if you built a strong beater bike and intentionally rode directly in to the rear or side of a vehicle parked in the bike lane to feign a crash? then arguing that you did not notice it because you were not anticipating a vehicle in the bike lane and have no idea what it was doing there illegally in the first place...could charges against the driver be laid?
Could charges be laid against the driver? Certainly. Here's what would likely happen, the cyclist would be charged with reckless driving (sure the car shouldn't be there, but it was parked, and you didn't see it?), most likely you'd be liable for the damage to the car, and the cop would just shake his finger at the driver for being in the bike lane.