The cops literally go out of their way to not charge drivers for these offences, has been my experience. Usually they’ll call me back a few weeks later and ask what I want. If I respond pointing out what the law says, they might respond in one of a few ways:
No, I’m not going to do that. (Usually with some pity story about the driver.)
Come into the station to give your statement. (Not legally required, but a good way to make it as inconvenient as possible and increase the chance the cyclist drops the matter.)
Shuffling the case to different precincts.
Claiming the car’s owner told them he didn’t remember who was driving at that time, and that there’s now nothing the police can do.
Often more than one of these in the same case.
The latest one has been great though. 2 months and I haven’t heard anything back from them.
The cops literally go out of their way to not charge drivers for these offences, has been my experience. Usually they’ll call me back a few weeks later and ask what I want. If I respond pointing out what the law says, they might respond in one of a few ways:
Often more than one of these in the same case.
The latest one has been great though. 2 months and I haven’t heard anything back from them.
my fave cop interaction was when they tried to bip me for “throwing a hitler salute at them” turning right. Then they realised I had a camera.
Wait, “throwing a hitler salute” when you were just indicating a turn? Wtf.
my hand went up and out and they were looking for an excuse to be dickbags methinks. (I do the full hand at height of shoulder indication)
Urgh. I hate that this isn’t really even surprising.