Biking Over the Speed Limit
New York City’s traffic may be pretty overwhelming and stressful, so many people prefer to walk or cycle instead of drive. It’s not something most individuals consider, but bike riders must be controlled for speeding like automobile drivers. Consider what would happen if you came upon a bike traveling down a crowded sidewalk at high speeds. That isn’t something I want to encounter! Some cyclists believe they are superior beings.
When a police officer instructed this bike rider to slow down, she thought she was above the law. She wanted to know what would happen if she didn’t comply. Then she explained how wonderful it was for her to ride a bicycle. Yes, it’s fantastic that she’s cycling while reducing CO2 and getting around, but that doesn’t imply she’s exempt from the law! Here’s hoping the officer wasn’t too offended and didn’t issue her a ticket for speeding.