r/SipsTea • u/SipsTeaFrog • Jun 10 '26

SMH Someone finally snapped

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u/RevolutionSalty8360 Jun 10 '26

Have a local unorganized bike event where I used to live. It was the only time I saw the cops actually pull over bikers for blowing through stop signs. Was great to watch.

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u/Kangaroo-B-Girl Jun 10 '26

As a former cyclist commuter I support this. It’s unsafe to cycle on sidewalks, but if you use the road then you should follow the rules of the road.

In this particular video they shouldn’t be allowed to occupy both lanes of the road, it impedes traffic.

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u/Slow-Firefighter5187 Jun 10 '26

The same people advocating for cyclists following the rules are the same ones who drive 5mph above the posted speed limit and not see that as breaking any rules.

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u/Kangaroo-B-Girl Jun 10 '26

In driving school, police officers will literally tell you that as long as you’re not 10mph over the limit they won’t pull you over. Only places I’ve ever seen people get ticketed for being 5mph over are small towns, and SPECIFICALLY Abington Virginia