On 2011/10/11 11:16, Michael Rewey wrote:
The Town of Hull just east and north of Stevens Point is considering
restricting bikes on their
town roads - ala western Dane County a few years back.
The Bike Fed has already weighed in.
Here is the article:
http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20111011/SPJ0101/111011039/
From the article:
If enacted, the ordinance could be tough to enforce. Portage County Chief
Deputy Dan Kontos
said the Sheriff’s Department, which patrols the town of Hull, could only
enforce state and county laws.
"Tough to enforce" or just plain null and void? Don't state traffic
laws, that define a bicycle as a vehicle, and the fact that pedestrians
using public land is a right and not a privilege, trump any county or
township attempt at restricting these rights/privileges further? Of all
the "issues" reported/observed, aren't there already laws that apply to
the actions (such as operating a vehicle on the wrong side of the road)
in place? Why are those laws not being enforced?
Whence, generally, comes the notion that a problem with enforcement of
existing laws can be solved by enacting more laws? Especially more
questionably-enforceable laws?
--
Paul T. O'Leary
Chronic Nuisance
Madison, WI USA
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