Comments on: Practice what you preach

By: Roadrider

Roadrider — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:05:56 +0000

Not only are they riding on the sidewalk, they’re going against the flow of traffic. Also they’re not wearing helmets — I’ve seen other bike cops in Belmont Shore and on the beach bike path riding without helmets on. I’m an avid cyclist and have felt my helmet skid on concrete when I’ve had an accident. Thank goodness it was the helmet and not my skull.

By: Professor Rat

Professor Rat — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:01:17 +0000

Gawd, thanks for bringing this back to reality you last two. Thought I was going crazy there for a second. You might want to add that they should have both hands on the handlebars. That is unless they’re getting ready to shoot the camera person.

Yeah I know they aren’t required to, it’s just good practice. And yes, being a tax paying citizen does make me a concerned party that wishes they follow good practices.

By: bmckeever

bmckeever — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:00:54 +0000

Thanks Yoshiyahu, I couldn’t agree more. I understand when police need to break these policies in the name of fighting crime or when there is a dangerous situation (that is their job) but it is obvious that these officers are not in hot pursuit, therefore there is no reason why they shouldn’t be following the rules and regulations of cycling. (oh, and helmets should ALWAYS be worn, setting that example is crucial for the citizen of LB)

By: Yoshiyahu

Yoshiyahu — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:44:24 +0000

It’s nice to know the law. Thanks for posting that.

However, parents have their kids look to law enforement as sterling examples of appropriate behavior. (I don’t think they SHOULD, but facts are, they do.) So cops riding on the sidewalk and taking up the whole thing while not looking where they are going and not wearing helmets is not setting a good example. Whether it’s legal or not is so beside the point.

By: Rusty D.

Rusty D. — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:43:01 +0000

The flood canal off the 710 going to downtown long beach from North Long Beach needs attention. I like riding but have issues with bums or thugs walking taking up the whole bike lanes and yelling at me as i ride by. They try to intimmidate you and i choose to avoid that ride now. I like it and think the city has cleaned alot of the scenery up, but the people who loiter is not enjoyable.

By: beezleboss

beezleboss — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:21:12 +0000

my fist post is the State / City laws in which these officers in question are in compliance with. So regardless of the imaginary laws you would like to use today,those up top are the real ones you should be looking at:)

By: beezleboss

beezleboss — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:11:04 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUFiowOcnIw&feature=player_embedded

By: walterGinAlamitos

walterGinAlamitos — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:42:50 +0000

Well played beezle, I couldn't agree more! Officers should be able to do what they want regardless of State Law or City Ordinance. It is absolutely ridiculous to question their actions at any time. Police Brutality NYPD Assualts Cyclist

By: beezleboss

beezleboss — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:54:34 +0000

Im neither for or against it. They are Police, So if a cop car were to go the wrong way on a one way street are you going to jump in-front of it and tell them it sends a bad message to others? I think not!

Seeing as cyclist in Long Beach can’t ride in a group of more than five anywhere in the
“business district” without harassment of some kind. Also with all sorts of bogus ticketing going around.
It’s probably not the smartest thing to make judgments against police on your site.

All this does is bring heat on others and make things more difficult to communicate later with police.

It also makes you sound whiney, like a bunch of kids that can’t get there way:) just saying

By: ddougherty

ddougherty — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:32:38 +0000

I am bit confused by your comment beezleboss. Are you for or against police officers riding their bikes on the sidewalk in a business district?