Anyone ever see a cyclist get a ticket from a copper?

[robjh]

Friends of mine got fined in Spain (Costa Blanca) this January for riding through a red light. Payment by card machine on the spot - I believe it was €100 each.

I've been stopped by police twice for minor cycling misdeeds, once in the UK, once in Germany (and shouted at in Slovenia). In the first two cases I apologised profusely and was allowed to continue on my way, in the third I think they shrugged their shoulders and said 'he doesn't understand' and I disappeared down a side street.

 

[robjh]

Failed the attitude test ?

In my old man's day when he was a copper in South London, known as the 'Mitcham Breathing Act'. Not particularly cycling-related, but liberally applied to anyone not showing the expected cooperation with the law 🤣

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Of course al lot of the problems mentioned have already been sorted in the Daily Mail letters page

just put a proper number plate on all bikes and execute fine anyone found riding a bike without one

age is no excuse - bloomin' 3 year olds thinking they own the damn road on their balance bikes!!!

on a more forum based idea - they go really well with the average carbon framed time trial machine with the hi-tech lycra skinsuit and aero helmet - with a standard number plate nailed to the newly fitted rear mudguard

 

[Solocle]

I nearly got a ticket from a 'York Enforcment Officer' as I was cycling in the none cycling zone, I could start moaning he was a sarcy git but as I'd cycled past several signs telling me not to cycle I'd expect he point out I was a bit of a Mr Magoo for not noticing the signs. Lucky to get away with that one I think.

I had fairly similar in Oxford on Cornmarket Street, a timed no-cycling restriction, and I think I was 1/2 hour too early. Thing was the chap was able to walk up to me as I was riding at about 5 mph, whereas the Deliveroos were going through at 15 with no recourse.

 

[yello]

Yebbut he DID run the red light though didn't he?

 

[Evil_Breakfast]

This was Amsterdam 2/9/24.
Was enjoying an al-fresco beer, and people watching, when I clocked this unfolding.
So, as to the context, it's impossible to say, but I assumed -at the time- it must have been serious enough to warrant a 'road-side' chat.
Extra pointage awarded for the Jumbo van, lurking at the right of shot.

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