Cycling on the pavement

[summerdays]

I find the cops on bikes are the most approachable side of the police force. Whether just a passing smile, and a feeling of someone sharing your experience, to the other end when I have met them when I have wanted to talk about a problem with them.

 

[Dunbar]

I find this talk about 'Bobbies on Bicycles' somewhat nostalgic. It's nothing new is it? Roger Miller even sang about them:

''Engaland" swings like a pendulum do', Bobbies on bicycles two by two!'


Before the accursed Panda Car ruined the job in 1967, cycling and walking were the two ways most of the Plod got about. The bike was considered a luxurious break from walking the beat!

My only issue is the way some of these cycling law enforcers scream around in pedestrianised areas. Doing precisely what they are supposed to prevent!

John

 

[jimboalee]

I find this talk about 'Bobbies on Bicycles' somewhat nostalgic. It's nothing new is it? Roger Miller even sang about them:

''Engaland" swings like a pendulum do', Bobbies on bicycles two by two!'


Before the accursed Panda Car ruined the job in 1967, cycling and walking were the two ways most of the Plod got about. The bike was considered a luxurious break from walking the beat!

My only issue is the way some of these cycling law enforcers scream around in pedestrianised areas. Doing precisely what they are supposed to prevent!

John

See post #12.

Maybe... The cycling law enforcers are responding to a shoplifting or pickpocket or handbag snatch.

In which case, they should have an audible warning.

 

[Dunbar]

Ref audible warning:

Maybe they should have them; maybe they do have them. I imagine they do, but maybe they don't think to use the warning. Who knows?

I have also seen them riding along as if in a 'slow-bicycle' race. Chatting to one another, not really watching where they are going. I wouldn't say that was an emergency situation. Rather one where they should be walking the bike.

I fully understand and applaud Police use of bikes. But some of these young officers do need to be given Public-awareness training. I.e, they have to perceive how they are being seen by the public; or would that be too drastic a step, in this age of 'I am inboard Jack, so let me pull up the ladder and you can swim for it!'

John

 

[Midnight]

I find this talk about 'Bobbies on Bicycles' somewhat nostalgic. It's nothing new is it? Roger Miller even sang about them:

''Engaland" swings like a pendulum do', Bobbies on bicycles two by two!'

Jimboalee's reference to 'England swings...' reminded me of the song. I couldn't resist the 'Bobbies on bicycles...' reference.

 

[zacklaws]

This should explain it all, and many other topics that crop up here, found it by accident:-

http://www.bikeforal...and_the_law.php