This sucks, RIP...
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This sucks, RIP...
http://www.kpho.com/story/28639720/1...autostart=true
I know alot of people have thoughts on these super large rally rides...
I know alot of people have thoughts on these super large rally rides...
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These stories increase as riders come out of winter hibernation.
Sounds like the riders were escorted by police motors but these rides get so big, not every intersection gets covered and protected.
No doubt the fatality thought going through red lights was permitted since he had just done so moments before at another intersection.
This could end up as a wrongful death lawsuit against the city Scottsdale and a reason why many PD's are reluctant to provide escorts.
If the intersection isn't being controlled, obey the traffic signal.
Even if you have a civilian "blocker" be careful, civilians have no legal authority to control traffic at intersections.
Sounds like the riders were escorted by police motors but these rides get so big, not every intersection gets covered and protected.
No doubt the fatality thought going through red lights was permitted since he had just done so moments before at another intersection.
This could end up as a wrongful death lawsuit against the city Scottsdale and a reason why many PD's are reluctant to provide escorts.
If the intersection isn't being controlled, obey the traffic signal.
Even if you have a civilian "blocker" be careful, civilians have no legal authority to control traffic at intersections.
Last edited by upflying; Mar 29, 2015 at 06:41 PM.
RIP to the rider and praying for a speedy for a rapid recovery for his passenger.
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I did the Crusaders for Children SOA ride today for AZ Bike Week. Probably 1000+ bikes for it. They must have said a dozen times that unless there are police blocking the intersections, you must stop for red lights. I had a guy lock up his brakes next to me because he was too busy talking with his wife and messing with his radio and not watching that we had to stop for a light. Needless to say, I sped up a bit to get him a couple riders back from me.
Some friends were on that ride yesterday and they were told the same thing that you must obey the traffic signals. The accident happened behind them, so they did not hear about it till they got up to Westworld.
This was the first and probably last large group ride I do. It is cool to see all the bikes together but too many people just don't pay attention.
Some friends were on that ride yesterday and they were told the same thing that you must obey the traffic signals. The accident happened behind them, so they did not hear about it till they got up to Westworld.
This was the first and probably last large group ride I do. It is cool to see all the bikes together but too many people just don't pay attention.
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I used to live at 90th and Shea. Know right where that happened.
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Blame the cops, exactly what I predicted. A symptom of society not taking responsibility for their own actions. It's a pretty simple concept, if a cop isn't directing traffic then obey the phreaking traffic signal.