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Cops Ticketing New York Cyclists for Lack of Safety Equipment
$60 fines for missing bells, reflectors and lights
Cyclists in New York City are being ticketed all over Manhattan for violation of
city transportation codes concerning bicycle safety equipment. The crackdown began in October
2005 and is expected to intensify as the busy Thanksgiving through Christmas holiday season
gets under way.
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BREAKING NEWS: Crackdown Confirmed
Nov. 11: According to NYPD Spokesman Mike Coan, and refuting earlier denials
of a crackdown on cyclists, pedestrian complaints
have resulted in the aggressive ticketing campaign. "We have gotten complaints from pedestrians, motrists and business
people of the hazard, and we are taking action to alleviate it."
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According to advocacy group Transportation Alternatives ( www.transalt.org),
bike riders are required to follow all of the same traffic laws as drivers.
Additionally, the law requires cyclists to ride in bike lanes unless preparing for
a turn, passing or to avoid dangerous conditions like double-parked cars, potholes,
debris or substandard bike lanes. Bikers must also have a bell and front and rear
lights from dusk until dawn and yield to pedestrians, and adults are prohibited from
riding on the sidewalk.
If you get a ticket, you can get it voided by appearing in traffic court and providing a receipt that
shows you purchased the missing equipment.
Get Your Bike Legal!
• Come in to New York Cyclist for a free assessment of your bike's safety gear.
• We have a large selection of inexpensive reflectors, horns, bells and other safety devices.
New York Cyclist also stocks a comprehensive assortment of front and rear lights, including bright
LED and halogen lamps to illuminate the road hazards we know and love so well!
• Have our expert mechanics tune up and "winterize" your bike with lubricants designed for
cold-weather riding.
• Get ready for winter by equipping your ride with fenders, and equip yourself with toasty
polypropylene clothing that keeps you dry and warm in extreme conditions.
• We have a large selection of wind-proof
jackets and pants, as well as insulated gloves to keep your commute pleasant all year round.
Rent a Bike and See the Town in Style!
Come in to New York Cyclist today! We're conveniently located at the corner of 110th St. and Central Park
West, just across from Central Park. We're open 6 days (closed Mon.) and have rental bikes ready to roll.
The beautiful, crisp fall weather is ideal for a circuit of Central Park, or a tour of magnificent Manhattan!
Call us at 212-864-4449 for rental availability
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