The police in most cities don't cite cyclists for running stop signs. The police in Hermosa don't need to either. There's far more danger posed to the public by errant motorists.

Because of this crackdown I will be avoiding Hermosa Beach -- not only on my bike, but when I'm in my car. That means I won't be patronizing HB merchants. Maybe I should send a message to the HB Chamber of Commerce advising them of that. If enough of us did that, I'm sure the chamber might exert some influence on city hall.