Got jammed by the police

[angrysamoan]

I was at a car show yesterday by the Dodgers stadium with one of my MB buddies. We rode into main street doin about 15MPH and I noticed POPO eyeballin me pretty hard. Pulled over and stopped bike, they pulled along side immediately.. Driver asked, "you got a M2 license"? I said "I have an M1, but you don't need a license"? I told them it's in the DMV handbook. They looked at each other and said "OH O.K.", And they drove off. That was it. Don't think they know what the actual law is.

 

[bamabikeguy]

That's why they have pedals, and if your feet start moving round and round, that is the confusing part !

We'll call this one a WIN !

 

[fetor56]

Don't worry,with the increasing popularity of these MB they'll look up the law & next time be prepared.....we can do our bit however by peddling.

 

[Mountainman]

when THINGS look rough -- peddle -- it works

That's why they have pedals, and if your feet start moving round and round, that is the confusing part !

when the pooolice seem to be taking notice of me
I start to pedal -- no matter what speed I am riding
then -- they seem to just look away at that moment

probably thinking
if he has to pedal to help that THING down the road -- poor guy !!!

little knowing that we are having a blast !!!

as we ride those THINGS

 

[ufcritter]

In florida we have what are called "pedal-assisted vehicles" which are technically supposed to be electric assist. Fortunately, most law enforcement around here assume it applies to gas engines too.

 

[machiasmort]

Why pedal? Just whip a u-turn everytime they get close--- eventually they'll just give up- won't they?

 

[angrysamoan]

Why pedal? Just whip a u-turn everytime they get close--- eventually they'll just give up- won't they?

Pretty good! I was actually thinking that! "Screw these guys"! Then I realized it was gonna be O.K. and i'll reason with them..................

 

[mlcorson]

Personally, I wouldn't ride if I had the shadow of the law hanging over me. I make sure I'm legal and I'm open to a discussion with any police officer (or his watch commander) about what is unclear for him or her about the the law. In Missouri the law seems pretty clear, must have pedals, no transmission, under 50cc, etc. Last time I was at a street fair, the local police on security, told me I could walk my bike through the fair...didn't even need to park it. Feels good to be "loud and proud"...the way I like it. If you need advocacy in your local community, well... I suggest you BE that advocacy by talking to your alderman, police chief etc. Problem is, you can't do that if you're outside the law by pushing the limits with an 80cc for example. Come to think of it....same problem if you're a NORML member.
-Mike

 

[s_beaudry]

100% trouble free riding here in South Carolina...

The police are very relaxed down here to say the least! I was riding my bikke one time with the 6.5hp push trailer attached and honestly past three cop cars within a minutes time. The third car slowed down, slammed down the passenger side window and gave me a BIG thumbs up and then sped away!

I love the deep south!

 

[Member 5549]

No problems for me in Texas Yet, Did get stopped once and was asked if the GEBE would fit on a full suspention bike !!!! That was interesting,had me worried at first, I guess the name of the game is wait and see !!!!