What ID do you carry with you on rides?
03-20-23, 05:54 PM
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yes they can look you up, but they don’t have to. If they don’t want let you go on personal recognizance, they don’t have to.
No ID, we’re going downtown to sort this out. admittedly it’s a low probability outcome, but if you can avoid that low risk by carrying a photo ID, fairly decent argument for carrying photo I’d.
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yes they can look you up, but they don’t have to. If they don’t want let you go on personal recognizance, they don’t have to.
No ID, we’re going downtown to sort this out. admittedly it’s alow zero probability outcome, but if you can avoid that low risk by carrying a photo ID, fairly decent argument for carrying photo I’d.
No ID, we’re going downtown to sort this out. admittedly it’s a
03-21-23, 12:09 PM
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Nope, lost 2 ids, garage fob, car keys, and 2 PBJ sandwich’s while riding. I don’t carry anything of importance anymore.
Besides, I’ve lost so much weight and wear glasses now, nobody would believe the ID is me anyways.
Besides, I’ve lost so much weight and wear glasses now, nobody would believe the ID is me anyways.
03-21-23, 06:07 PM
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So, you’re willing to bank on a pissed off cop, having a bad day, who doesn’t like cyclists, to avoid the inconvenience of carrying a photo I’d, seems like a bad risk balance
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03-22-23, 02:28 PM
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If I'm unconscious, will the person figure out how to unlock my cell phone?
At any rate, I'm not really concerned about it. If someone finds me unconscious on the roadside, what good is it to call my spouse? She's not a medical doctor. I'd hope that the passerby would call 911 and render first aid rather than wasting time calling people who can't help me in that moment.
At any rate, I'm not really concerned about it. If someone finds me unconscious on the roadside, what good is it to call my spouse? She's not a medical doctor. I'd hope that the passerby would call 911 and render first aid rather than wasting time calling people who can't help me in that moment.
Now, if the phone is broken due to the crash, that's another thing!
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03-23-23, 02:34 AM
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Well, the expired DL turned up. Not in a jersey pocket, as I suspected, but fallen behind a desk. Found it whilst looking for something else.
So I'll go back to carrying it.
So I'll go back to carrying it.
03-23-23, 09:48 AM
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I also just carry my wallet. I'm surprised that more people don't do this. Seems a lot easier than making alternate IDs or moving your cards to a bag every time you ride.
03-23-23, 11:15 AM
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But I say that with the understanding that as an older white make I enjoy a bit of privilege in our society. If I were differently situated I might consider other options.
03-23-23, 04:23 PM
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Credit card, DL, insurance card, transit card and $15-$20 in cash, along with a spare house key. It all goes into a zip lock bag and then into one of my jersey pockets.
I probably don't need the CC, DL or insurance card - most places accept apple pay now and as others have noted, you can get pretty far into the hypotheticals before you really need DL or insurance. I could buy a temp transit fare with Apple Pay as well I think.
I guess I just carry this stuff out of habit.
On the topic of hospitals. I took a trip to the ER last year and they literally asked for and charged my credit card while I was laying on the exam table. I have insurance, but they wanted to make sure I could cover the portion that insurance won't. They whipped out one of those handheld CC machines like I was paying a bar tab. I'm not sure what they would've done if I didn't have my card with me - I'm guessing they would've treated me anyway, but there you go.
I probably don't need the CC, DL or insurance card - most places accept apple pay now and as others have noted, you can get pretty far into the hypotheticals before you really need DL or insurance. I could buy a temp transit fare with Apple Pay as well I think.
I guess I just carry this stuff out of habit.
On the topic of hospitals. I took a trip to the ER last year and they literally asked for and charged my credit card while I was laying on the exam table. I have insurance, but they wanted to make sure I could cover the portion that insurance won't. They whipped out one of those handheld CC machines like I was paying a bar tab. I'm not sure what they would've done if I didn't have my card with me - I'm guessing they would've treated me anyway, but there you go.
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So if we want to get technical, if you’re accuse of a traffic offense, you typically sign the citation promising to appear at trial. If you can’t prove your identity, then the officer doesn’t have to let you go on your promise to appear, and depending on the level of the offense can arrest you and haul you off to jail.
Admittedly, most situations are unlikely to get to that extreme, but if things go completely sideways, it could happen
Admittedly, most situations are unlikely to get to that extreme, but if things go completely sideways, it could happen
03-24-23, 12:28 AM
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the hair banded packet is:
the old/last expired health insurance card...all the group #'s/id's numbers/coverage the same
expired california dl with emergency contact name/numbers for la county, orange county, riverside county, san bernardino county, imperial county and san diego county taped and water sealed on the back.
debit card
credit card
venmo card
usually $20-$60 in assorted bills for booting a tire (maybe 5x in 23 years of road riding), cashish in case "the internet is down" when riding in the boonies (approx every other year) and a few bux in case of needing to hitch a ride (not yet).
motioned the summoned paramedics a little over a decade ago during a crash involving a clavicle fracture/concussion to grab the id (+ other cards/$) from the back pocket. was a mile from home and
concussed and couldn't remember address, dob or the date but remembered id in back pocket with contact info. the so got contacted promptly. it's not like the dl number has changed...just the face (and maybe)/address (and definitely)/weight.
the old/last expired health insurance card...all the group #'s/id's numbers/coverage the same
expired california dl with emergency contact name/numbers for la county, orange county, riverside county, san bernardino county, imperial county and san diego county taped and water sealed on the back.
debit card
credit card
venmo card
usually $20-$60 in assorted bills for booting a tire (maybe 5x in 23 years of road riding), cashish in case "the internet is down" when riding in the boonies (approx every other year) and a few bux in case of needing to hitch a ride (not yet).
motioned the summoned paramedics a little over a decade ago during a crash involving a clavicle fracture/concussion to grab the id (+ other cards/$) from the back pocket. was a mile from home and
concussed and couldn't remember address, dob or the date but remembered id in back pocket with contact info. the so got contacted promptly. it's not like the dl number has changed...just the face (and maybe)/address (and definitely)/weight.
03-24-23, 07:55 AM
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it is an issue driving a car. Typically if you just forgot your driver’s license, you get a minor traffic citation that may even be waived if you show up timely in court with your license.
However, depending on the seriousness of any offense or accident that lead to you being detained, the venue, and the Officer’s mood, you can have your vehicle towed, impounded, and you hauled off to headquarters. that can and does happen. Admittedly it’s very unlikely. But why would you put yourself at any risk of such a scenario, when all it takes to avoid it is carrying a small piece of plastic?
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You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
03-24-23, 08:20 AM
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Florida accepts digital drivers licenses. You get one with an app on your phone for free. Takes about 10 minutes to set up admin online account, enroll in the program and download the app.
From there you’re covered if you have your phone. Given that most everyone keeps their phone with them already, it’s a one time effort to avoid any problem riding or driving. Pretty much a no brainer.
From there you’re covered if you have your phone. Given that most everyone keeps their phone with them already, it’s a one time effort to avoid any problem riding or driving. Pretty much a no brainer.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
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I don’t carry any ID
03-25-23, 10:04 AM
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Out of curiosity, what did you carry or put your things in?
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03-25-23, 10:05 AM
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This made me think of the time I fractured my clavicle during a ride and had to be transported to an ER by ambulance. In one of my jersey pockets was half a sandwich my GF couldn’t finish during our lunch stop. By the time a nurse finally cut off my jersey the sandwich more resembled a panini—flat and warm.
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I find losing stuff out a jersey pocket a real mystery. I single track mountain biked for several years, with phone, wallet, energy bars and keys going off jumps and drops, over logs and through streams, not to mention crashed several times and never lost a thing out of my jersey pockets - several different ones. All I can think is that bampilot had very shallow pockets or exceedingly bad luck.
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03-26-23, 01:54 PM
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