Pulled over by San Diego Police Department while riding my velomobile
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Use this handy summary to jump to portions of the conversation and link to references. As always if you find errors please let me know in the comments below. 2:03 Bicycles are not designated as vehicles in California but have all the rights and are subject to the provisions applicable to a driver of a vehicle. CVC 21200(a) http://tinyurl.com/pysjwx8 3:31 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Bicycles may use full lane Page 11 http://tinyurl.com/p9ybeyk 4:40 Bicycles may use full lane CVC 21202(a)3 Substandard width lane is considered to be less than 14 feet. To be compliant with the code one would have to get out a tape measure and constantly measure the road and passing cars. http://tinyurl.com/qzs94ry 4:56 Door Zone http://tinyurl.com/nfqv8ph 5:34 San Diego Bicycle License Ordnance repealed http://tinyurl.com/p7kfwex 6:05 Can't see the road until I'm right up on the road 6:58 Bicycle equipment required to ride at night http://tinyurl.com/q6ay5mb This velomobile has reflectorized tires. Contact occurred during daylight. Reflector requirements for bicycles sold in the US http://tinyurl.com/qx4m6bc 8:50 Police can always find a reason to cite you. 9:15 Bikes impede traffic? CVC 21656 http://tinyurl.com/oobgnhu 9:25 Bicycle defined CVC 231 http://tinyurl.com/o66xu3c
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That fat cop needs to be on a bike
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a bicycle licence? here is your freedom folks, hope you enjoy it...
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stupidity of the cops is great to see..
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you may be right, but they are looking out for you and you were sorta being an ass.
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Why are you giving a nice cop a problem?
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See what Body Cameras have cause? Police officers are friendlier now. Good for you for standing up for all of us.
However you failed to come to a complete stop at the Stop Sign. You could have gotten a ticket for that. Just saying. -
IMHO, Fraser Supersport did come a little harsh. You ride a Velomobile which are not popular in the US so naturally cops are going to question it, so give them a little polite introduction.
Also, yes there are many police officer who are not knowledgeable about CVC 21202 and taking the time to explain it in a friendly/polite matter would probably earn you respect and admiration. Who knows, cop would probably tell his buddies at the station to be on the look-out and to be cool with you...and that is my 2 cents. :) -
This police officer is thinking he's speaking from experience but is speaking from total ignorance of velomobles
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You are an ass. People treat asses like what they are, assholes.
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Cop is that stupid?
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"I'm not here to mess with you" but after 5 min you stupid fat fuck finding out that it is a bike you are still arguing with him.
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a bicycle license? are you fucking kidding me?
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What a fucking basket case this idiot cop is.
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Hey Fraser...You're basically causing trouble dude. You KNOW what the officer wants, and WHY he stopped you, and you COULD have SIMPLY avoided the "conflict", but hey...you want to put up a YOUTUBE video, right? You wanted to let EVVVVVVVeryone know you have your rights, right? Geesh dude...you could have NICELY, KINDLY and GRACEFULLY with a SMILE shown the guy the mobile. You could have told him what it was...gotten out of it...educated him and used this to educate, but instead you chose to be a _____________ about the whole thing, and I'll let you fill in the blank. Bottom line, LOSER.
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You're a major dick, honestly. If one opened fire on you I wouldn't feel sorry.
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good for you, they didnt get your id, stand up for your rights people. dont bow down!!
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"....I am not here to mess with you! "
Then back off and get the fuck on your fucking donut way asshole! -
You're the man! Peddle safe!
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Remove all these police from public employment; start training them!
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Its a recumbent with a fairing, they're well aware of what recumbent bikes are in SD. Silly cops wasting time.
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