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Sorry, but no DWI on a bicycle. In New York State, DWI is limited to operating a motor vehicle. That does not include operating "human powered" devices like a bicycle. (For all of you doubters, go to the NYS VTL and look in Section 1192; then look at the definitions section.)
It's not the same for other states. Florida, for instance, allows arrest for DUI while operating a bicycle.
What kind or type of ticket would you get for a bicycle infraction? Does it go on your (automobile) drivers license? Is it a summons, like jay walking?
Just curious - I was stopped by a police officer - who asked for my drivers license and threatened to give me a ticket.
You can receive the same ticket you would receive were you driving a car. It would require you to appear in court, just as any other moving violation would. You are not required to have a license to operate a bicycle, but that wouldn't stop you from getting a ticket. In fact, if an officer is intent on giving you a ticket and cannot reasonably establish your identity (ie, you have no identification) he can place you under arrest and transport you to a stationhouse until your identity can be confirmed. The reason for this is that a traffic ticket is actually a ticket in lieu of arrest; you can be arrested for any and all traffic offenses (although that usually doesn't happen.)
I'm always kind to the cyclists, but it really peeves me when I see bicycles ride up to a red light, pause for a second, and continue through the red light just because they don't feel like waiting for green. If I were to do that in a car, which is how these cyclists want to be treated, I would surely get a ticket.
It's true - cyclists want to be treated on the road with respect and that's understandable but I can't count the number of times I've seen them run right through stop signs, red lights, etc. It's like they pick and choose what they want.
It's true - cyclists want to be treated on the road with respect and that's understandable but I can't count the number of times I've seen them run right through stop signs, red lights, etc. It's like they pick and choose what they want.
I agree with the almost zero enforcement but perhaps a dozen or so years ago I was "forced" to stop at a corner, where I had the right of way, because the local bike club decided they shouldn't be required to stop at stop signs. Out of the blue, a NCPD patrol car was behind me, hit his siren, went around me and stopped the whole club about a block to my right.
As I returned from my errand about 20 minutes later...he was still writing tickets.
You can receive the same ticket you would receive were you driving a car. It would require you to appear in court, just as any other moving violation would. You are not required to have a license to operate a bicycle, but that wouldn't stop you from getting a ticket. In fact, if an officer is intent on giving you a ticket and cannot reasonably establish your identity (ie, you have no identification) he can place you under arrest and transport you to a stationhouse until your identity can be confirmed. The reason for this is that a traffic ticket is actually a ticket in lieu of arrest; you can be arrested for any and all traffic offenses (although that usually doesn't happen.)
PDCNRET - you sound knowledgeable. Next question - if i do get a ticket while on my bicycle does it go on my drivers license or is it like a summons that I either pay for or go to court to dispose of?
PDCNRET - you sound knowledgeable. Next question - if i do get a ticket while on my bicycle does it go on my drivers license or is it like a summons that I either pay for or go to court to dispose of?
why would it go on your driver's license? we already agreed you don't need a driver's license to ride a bicycle. what happens if you don't have one? they would make you get one so they can put points on it???
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