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Ohio Cyclist Ticketed After Falling

August 3rd, 2005 by Tim Grahl

Excite News:

A northwest Ohio man’s fall off his bicycle left him with a bruised leg, a big hospital bill and a ticket from police. Police fined Melvin Surprise III, of Toledo, because he was riding his bike on a sidewalk when he was struck by a pickup truck pulling out of a parking lot.

City law says anyone 15 and older can’t ride a bike on the sidewalk. Violators face a $93 fine.

Surprise, 22, pleaded innocent to the charge in Toledo Municipal Court on Monday. He plans to fight the citation, saying the law discriminates against adult cyclists.

I know this guy get’s pissed when he sees bikes on the sidewalk, but then what’s safer? Riding down a congested road or on the sidewalk? So who’s in the right?

via Fat Lad Rides Again


2 Responses to “Ohio Cyclist Ticketed After Falling”

  1. 1 RL 

    That’s the bigges load of crap I’ve ever heard! Dumbass cops. Why can’t they go after rapist and drug dealers instead of petty things like that.

    Dangit, I have to ride the sidewalks on certain parts of my commute because the street is way to congested and narrow to allow me to ride safely.

  2. 2 Carl 

    That is a ridiculous city law… but I’m sure that the cop didn’t make it up himself. True, he could have been doing something else, but it is his duty to enforce the laws no matter how stupid they are. The biker should be ticked at the lawmakers, because how are you supposed to tell someone they can’t ride on a sidewalk? 15 year olds don’t pay taxes, we do….

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