Jerk Driver
07-05-09 | 03:05 AM
#28
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,104
Likes: 1
From: Austin
Bikes: Too many to count
So there's a jerk driver that's well known around here. He's even been convicted of harassing cyclists.
He's been continuing to harass and buzz riders. When law enforcement talks to him, he denies that he drove close to them.
Yesterday the wife and I were riding single file, as far to the right as practicable. We hear a horn and the guy coming up on us and he's not passing. (Of course- he ends up being the one holding up traffic) No oncoming traffic. Then he drives about a foot away from us. The cars following then give us plenty of room.
Funny thing. I just happened to be testing new equipment-
that happened to be turned on-
that happened to be recording-
That piece of equipment happened to be a VholdR facing rearwards. (CDR- going to be used for a picture in picture for some crits)
That video is now going to the DA's office with a nice little note.
He's been continuing to harass and buzz riders. When law enforcement talks to him, he denies that he drove close to them.
Yesterday the wife and I were riding single file, as far to the right as practicable. We hear a horn and the guy coming up on us and he's not passing. (Of course- he ends up being the one holding up traffic) No oncoming traffic. Then he drives about a foot away from us. The cars following then give us plenty of room.
Funny thing. I just happened to be testing new equipment-
that happened to be turned on-
that happened to be recording-
That piece of equipment happened to be a VholdR facing rearwards. (CDR- going to be used for a picture in picture for some crits)
That video is now going to the DA's office with a nice little note.
This is awesome! you need to make a little movie file, load it up on Youtube or here. The guy needs to be embarrassed. Put his face on the internet!
07-05-09 | 08:25 AM
#29
Where did you pick up this piece of misinformation?
__________________
Spectrum Ti Super | Landshark Roadshark | Serotta Colorado | Gunnar Crosshairs | Trek 9800 | Santana fillet brazed tandem | K2 Easy Roller | Dawes (BD) Bullseye 1x1
Spectrum Ti Super | Landshark Roadshark | Serotta Colorado | Gunnar Crosshairs | Trek 9800 | Santana fillet brazed tandem | K2 Easy Roller | Dawes (BD) Bullseye 1x1
07-05-09 | 08:57 AM
#31
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 9,102
Likes: 6,009
From: Zang's Spur, CO
That is what I have usually heard, however I recently read a story about a news photographer who was also an avid cyclist, who got fed up with being buzzed, so he attached video cameras (one facing forward, and one facing back), and got video of it happening, resulting in cops not only warning offenders, but in one case a ticket was issued.
07-05-09 | 09:05 AM
#32
Bike Junkie
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,625
Likes: 40
From: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Roubaix, Giant OCR-C, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Stumpjumper Comp, 88 & 92Nishiki Ariel, 87 Centurion Ironman, 92 Paramount, 84 Nishiki Medalist
Outstanding. By providing evidence, the cops and DA's hands are forced. They have to do something.
THis is very much like the drunk driver that was let off with a warning, then is involved in an accident and the newspapers ask why wasn't the individual stopped the first time they knew. I will be very surprised if the DA does not take some action that will cost the individual money. I would NOT do anything to harrass this person because it will look like you've got an ongoing personal feud with them and will let them off the hook. You've got the SOB right where you want them, now squeeze using the police and DA's office.
THis is very much like the drunk driver that was let off with a warning, then is involved in an accident and the newspapers ask why wasn't the individual stopped the first time they knew. I will be very surprised if the DA does not take some action that will cost the individual money. I would NOT do anything to harrass this person because it will look like you've got an ongoing personal feud with them and will let them off the hook. You've got the SOB right where you want them, now squeeze using the police and DA's office.
__________________
Roccobike BF Official Thread Terminator
Roccobike BF Official Thread Terminator
07-05-09 | 11:57 AM
#33
Portland Fred
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,553
Likes: 54
Bikes: Custom Winter, Challenge Seiran SL, Fuji Team Pro, Cattrike Road/Velokit, РOS hybrid
07-05-09 | 04:55 PM
#36
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: North Jersey
That is what I have usually heard, however I recently read a story about a news photographer who was also an avid cyclist, who got fed up with being buzzed, so he attached video cameras (one facing forward, and one facing back), and got video of it happening, resulting in cops not only warning offenders, but in one case a ticket was issued.
Freaking awesome job OP. I'm with others, I want to see that video you shot.
07-05-09 | 05:03 PM
#37
Software for Cyclists
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,618
Likes: 0
From: Redding, California
Bikes: Trek 5200, Specialized MTB
Talk to a lawyer ASAP.
I know of a cycling attorney who has used video evidence of harassment to sue drivers in civil court. In one case, he won a judgment of $25,000 against a driver...and he successfully collected it from the driver's insurance company.
I know of a cycling attorney who has used video evidence of harassment to sue drivers in civil court. In one case, he won a judgment of $25,000 against a driver...and he successfully collected it from the driver's insurance company.
07-05-09 | 05:30 PM
#38
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,080
Likes: 4
From: Huntsville/Decatur/Florence Alabama
Bikes: Jamis Aurora, Fuji S10S (X2), Jamis Coda
07-05-09 | 06:48 PM
#39
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Dunedin, FL
Bikes: 2014 Jamis Aurora
07-05-09 | 09:40 PM
#40
Sounds like you are talking about this guy... YouTube Link
Freaking awesome job OP. I'm with others, I want to see that video you shot.
Freaking awesome job OP. I'm with others, I want to see that video you shot.
__________________
Spectrum Ti Super | Landshark Roadshark | Serotta Colorado | Gunnar Crosshairs | Trek 9800 | Santana fillet brazed tandem | K2 Easy Roller | Dawes (BD) Bullseye 1x1
Spectrum Ti Super | Landshark Roadshark | Serotta Colorado | Gunnar Crosshairs | Trek 9800 | Santana fillet brazed tandem | K2 Easy Roller | Dawes (BD) Bullseye 1x1
07-05-09 | 10:15 PM
#41
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,491
Likes: 389
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
Let's hope we can chalk one up for the little guy!
__________________
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
07-05-09 | 10:34 PM
#43
In-House Counsel
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
From: Asheville, NC
Bikes: BMC SLC 01, Look 585, Gary Fisher SuperFly, Cannondale Caad 9X, BMC TT03
You people need to quit passing around made-up legal advice based on "I think I once heard from someone, if I remember right, that..."
07-05-09 | 10:45 PM
#44
Thread Starter
Little Pony
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 667
Likes: 0
From: Salem, OR
What sucks is we won't be able to use ORS 811.065. (Unsafe passing of person operating bicycle)- less than 35 mph.
But we should be able to use 811.410 (unsafe passing)
(a) The driver of a vehicle that is overtaking any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
But we should be able to use 811.410 (unsafe passing)
(a) The driver of a vehicle that is overtaking any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
07-05-09 | 10:46 PM
#45
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24,602
Likes: 1,364
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
07-05-09 | 10:47 PM
#46
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24,602
Likes: 1,364
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
What sucks is we won't be able to use ORS 811.065. (Unsafe passing of person operating bicycle)- less than 35 mph.
But we should be able to use 811.410 (unsafe passing)
(a) The driver of a vehicle that is overtaking any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
But we should be able to use 811.410 (unsafe passing)
(a) The driver of a vehicle that is overtaking any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
__________________
It's like riding a bicycle
It's like riding a bicycle
07-05-09 | 11:53 PM
#47
Portland Fred
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,553
Likes: 54
Bikes: Custom Winter, Challenge Seiran SL, Fuji Team Pro, Cattrike Road/Velokit, РOS hybrid
This level of harassment is dangerous. If anyone slips or there's any kind of failure, it all ends in tragedy. But, truth be told, most motorists are quite decent. But it's still nice to see this sort get their due.
07-06-09 | 07:38 AM
#48
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,491
Likes: 389
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
Good call. Sounds like infliction of emotional distress or assault.
__________________
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
07-06-09 | 08:28 AM
#49
Are you really a lawyer?
__________________
Spectrum Ti Super | Landshark Roadshark | Serotta Colorado | Gunnar Crosshairs | Trek 9800 | Santana fillet brazed tandem | K2 Easy Roller | Dawes (BD) Bullseye 1x1
Spectrum Ti Super | Landshark Roadshark | Serotta Colorado | Gunnar Crosshairs | Trek 9800 | Santana fillet brazed tandem | K2 Easy Roller | Dawes (BD) Bullseye 1x1
07-06-09 | 09:40 AM
#50
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,491
Likes: 389
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)