Sure wish they would do this in Minnesota: Bicycle Traps Coming to Utah ... You've heard of speed traps but have you heard of a bicycle trap? Five Utah police agencies will be participating in a state-sponsored crackdown on motorists who aren't sharing the roads with bicycles. Plainclothes officers will ride bicycles to catch motorists who aren't sharing the road. Assistant Chief Craig Gibson says it's a growing safety problem.
Assistant Layton Police Chief Craig Gibson says what they'll do is put plainclothes cops on bikes to catch motorists. Cops in cars will then write the tickets. On average, the state health department says 900 bicyclists are hit each year. Four other Utah police departments are participating in the statewide enforcement program. Valerie Olson http://HarpoVal.com Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
