Dauphine

"Have you been ticketed while riding your bike? Know someone who has, or even just seen someone getting a ticket on their bike? We want to hear about it.

Cyclists have to obey motor vehicle laws in New York City. There are more cyclists on the streets—just see this chart. Now, we’d like to map how many more violations are being issued.

We’ve reported on tickets for speeding, running red lights in Central Park, for not riding in the bike lane on Lafayette street, and riding on the sidewalk in Brooklyn, but we know there are other pockets of increased enforcement out there as well."



I find it interesting that they are mapping where tickets are typically being handed out. I personally (mostly) concur with police enforcement. Rules need to be followed in order to ensure cycling safety for everyone. I don't believe that excessive enforcement is necessary, but NYC is large, and it seems that many people are unaware of actual bike safety traffic laws. If there was some way to widely disseminate information about bike safety and ensure that it is readily comprehended by the cycling masses. Until then it appears that many cyclists will happily remain unawares until they receive a citation.

https://transportationnation.org/2011...rcing-project/

Digital_Cowboy

Are you interested in all tickets issued, or only those that the person receiving it thought/felt that they were being unfairly "targeted?"

As for getting the word out about the laws that apply to bikes I'd suggest printing them up in a friendly pamphlet and donating them to the local schools. I'd also suggest checking to see if there is a copy of the Streets Smart bicycling pamphlet printed for NY/NYC.

Dauphine

Per the website, I think they are looking for all and any cycling-related citations.

Digital_Cowboy

One problem I can see with this web site is that given that in so many areas and for so many years that cyclists have been given a "free ride" where the enforcement of laws is concerned. That most cyclists will likely feel as if they're being unfairly "targeted." Before NYC (or any city/state) starts to "crackdown" on "scofflaw" cyclists. What they need to do is to engage in an education program. So that cyclists AND motorists know what the laws of the road are and what is expected of each level of road user.

Than after a predefined period has passed cyclists and motorists will be cited for infractions. With repeat offenders getting higher fines/greater jail time. If an offender commits a "simple" offense that results in another road user being injured or killed than even if it is a first offense the fine/jail time increases.

Dauphine

Yes! I am in total agreement with that.