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Undercover Houston Cops On Bikes Are Nabbing Drivers Dangerous To Cyclists
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:41 pm
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In Houston, cops are taking a novel approach to arresting jerks who cut off cyclists. They’re going undercover on two wheels, and when things get too tight for the law, they're calling in for support.
In 2012, if you were cycling around the country, Houston ranked as one of the worst cities to make a stop. Out of 51 American cities in the last Alliance for Biking and Walking report, listed from low to high cyclist fatalities, Houston beat out other lethal cities for number 41.
But Houston could turn itself around, especially now that it’s implementing a “Goal Zero” bike safety program that aims to keep all its cyclists alive. Last Tuesday, Mayor Annise Parker announced a series of changes to the way the city went about its transportation business. Among those changes: Sting operations from plainclothes policemen riding bikes to catch drivers who pass cyclists too closely for the city’s three-foot mandated standard.
Be careful which bikers you buzz by super closely on Houston's streets. One of them might arrest you.
This post was edited on 4/23/14 at 5:42 pm
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Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:42 pm to hikingfan
sounds like some under cover revenue collection
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:43 pm to hikingfan
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:44 pm to hikingfan
I guess I'd rather them do this than slow the morning commute down to a crawl for one of their sticker check stations.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:45 pm to hikingfan
Solid waste of tax payers money 
Posted on 4/23/14 at 6:52 pm to hikingfan
The stance most people on this board alone seem to have against bike riders I think this is a good idea, a way to keep drivers honest since there isn't really any enforcement on this.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 6:53 pm to hikingfan
As a cyclist, I hope they're also ticketing cyclist they encounter that are breaking the law.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 6:57 pm to hikingfan
Cyclists are fine as long as they aren't riding on busy streets with no bike lanes during rush hour. If they do ride on busy streets during rush hour should be hit and maybe even killed.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:00 pm to lsu480
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If they do ride on busy streets during rush hour should be hit and maybe even killed.
Cyclists riding on streets, even during rush hour, do not slow down traffic. The pussy that sucks at driving, slows down traffic.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:02 pm to z71 Rebel
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Cyclists riding on streets, even during rush hour, do not slow down traffic. The pussy that sucks at driving, slows down traffic.
Not true. The right lane isn't wide enough for cars to pass cyclists without either veering around them into the middle lane or changing into the middle lane and cyclists can't ride as fast as the cars drive. Also at lights they cannot accelerate as fast as cars.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:05 pm to hikingfan
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:16 pm to lsu480
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Not true.
You've got gawking for accidents, TEXTING and cell phone conversations to bitch at. Try changing those.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:25 pm to QuietTiger
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You've got gawking for accidents, TEXTING and cell phone conversations to bitch at. Try changing those.
They aren't as bad as cyclists. Also, I do all of those when I drive so cyclists better watch the frick out. If I hit one ill be fine, I have insurance and ill just lie and say I wasn't texting or posting on TD. No biggie to me.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:26 pm to lsu480
I can assure you most cyclist would rather not ride on heavily traveled streets because of people who text and drive. However sometimes it can't be avoided.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:27 pm to z71 Rebel
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However sometimes it can't be avoided.
Ummmmm sure it can.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:29 pm to brass2mouth
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The stance most people on this board alone seem to have against bike riders I think this is a good idea, a way to keep drivers honest since there isn't really any enforcement on this.
I agree.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:31 pm to lsu480
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lsu480
You sound like a prick, and I doubt you have enough insurance to cover killing someone in the right. But hey, test the waters.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:38 pm to QuietTiger
frick bikers is all I have to say here.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 8:06 pm to lsu480
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lsu480
Tell Chicken it worded.
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