"WisDOT is concerned about a driver's functional ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Decisions about impaired drivers are based on individual signs, symptoms, behaviors, and the observations of others, rather than the type of condition or a diagnosis. How the person's particular medical condition affects their ability to perform the driving task is the issue."
Cyclists who are concerned about a driver's functional ability to safely operate a motor vehicle should report the driver to DMV. Reporting forms and instructions are available online at: http://www.dot.state.wi.us/dmv/impaired.html#Driver Condition or Behavior Report The report is aimed at identifying medical problems that cause impairment--but how do *YOU* know why the driver behaved the way he did, you're not a doctor? Let DMV figure out why by requiring a medical exam, another road test, whatever it takes to ensure public safety. Driver condition includes "Lack of knowledge of traffic laws". Signs of impairment: Confusion Disorientation Memory loss Impaired judgement Extreme exhaustion Difficulty making simple decisions Chronic drowsiness Impaired response/reaction time Inability to concentrate Impulsive behaviors Severe shortness of breath Episodes of impaired or altered consciousness In order to take action, WisDOT must receive: Positive identification of the driver. The license plate number is not enough; the driver could be someone other than the owner of the car. A report that is signed. If the report is from a citizen, another person must be able to verify the information. A description of behaviors, observations or impairment related to driving. I hope you find this empowering. >From: David Kohli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: bikies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], >"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [brazen-dropouts] Mini-vans are harder than they look >Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:21:21 -0500 > >I ran into an aggressively braking minvan (blue Ford Aerostar plate #PPL >MVR)on the way back from Paoli this morning. There were five of us >riding two abreast or less on Borchardt Road north bound about a quarter >mile north of the intersection with Sunset. There was no oncoming >traffic. The van quickly pulled in front of us and slowed down to about >10/hour, pulled away a little bit and then hit the brakes. I >accelertated and moved to the left to pass and/or get verbal, the van >accelerated again and then quickly hit the brakes. I ran into the left >rear end of the the van and quickly hit the ground. I bounced back up, >righted my bike, assured my companions I could ride, started peddaling >and grabbed my cell phone to report a dangerous driver. In Fitcburg I >met up with Fitchburg Police Officer Andrew Dittman who took my report, >a few pictures (I scrapped up a knee, hip, elbow , bike and now my chin >is swelling a bit)and suggested that the driver would probably be >ticketed for a hit and run. Officer Dittman also told me he would let me >know the drivers response/explanation and final outcome. If you >encounter such a vehicle or driver I would encourage more caution than I >used and take some pity on their pathetic existence. > >David > _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
