So you're saying some cop told you to operate a gas powered vehicle on the sidewalk under gas power? Not all cops know or fully understand various laws. Just watch some Cherokee Schrill videos. She's constantly being stopped by cops just for the cop to learn she was operating her bike in a legal manner.
Now that u mention it, ive actually had bicycle cops talk to me about how cool my bike is, while we were ALL RIDING ON THE SIDEWALK LOL
What they're telling you if you're on a road where's there's a minimum posted speed limit that you can't maintain then to get on the sidewalk under pedal power alone. If there isn't a posted minimum speed limit then as a cyclist you have a legal right to use the public roadways. However, if your state considers your vehicle to be illegal to operate on the public roadways, then be thankful the cop is allowing you to operate it on the sidewalk under pedal power only.Yes, The state troopers and county cops will tell you to get off the road and ride on the sidewalk.
If you're on the sidewalks you ride at a slowest speed and don't act like you're riding a crochet rocket.
Just use common sense and all is fine.
Keep scaring people on the sidewalks; it won't be long before some video pops up and then see how funny you think it is when you have fines. Like I said not all cops fully know the laws when it comes to motorized bicycles. However, all it takes is one Axx Hole cop who does know the laws. Seen lots of videos of horror stories especially in Florida.Now that u mention it, ive actually had bicycle cops talk to me about how cool my bike is, while we were ALL RIDING ON THE SIDEWALK LOL
hey guys i just rode to the mall on the sidewalk! what yall internet police gon' do....arrest me???
okay im out fo real bye
so, theres this cool little shop in town that rents and sells electric bikes. they often take people out on tours around town, whole groups of them. guess where they ride mister internet police man? let me give you a hint....NOT the streets.
You need to lose the attitude and thinking revving your engine scaring pedestrians on sidewalks is funny. You're talking with riders who've been around for a very long time and are by no means fools or stupid. If this man was scared he would've ran when he first saw you not when he got right beside of you. Your bike is very recognizable, becoming a public nuisance can have consequences other than legal pursuits against you.
what u gon' do, give em fines? impound em all? bet u would...
this aint florida. not all places are the same dude
Anybody can look up state legal statutes my state is TN 55-8-101(35). I too have lived in NY. I was on a Cycling pedal only forum for many many years. I'm also very familiar with your state laws. You may be in an area where they aren't being enforced. However, I bet you aren't drawing attention to yourself either by reckless behavior or being a public nuisance.
