Ritter cracked ribs in a bicycle accident today

[BigBear]

Nah, he ran into the rear tire of the bike in front of him, he fell over, and took the guy behind him down as well. Then Lance Armstrong sent out some stupid message on Twitter wishing him better. Bunch of clowns.

Isn't Colorado supposed to have "same laws" for cars and bikes? So, did Ritter get any tickets? He ran into someone in front of him and caused an accident.... wishful thinking I guess.

[Mtn.man]

I heard it was a Tricycle.

[Irving]

That's actually a good question BigBear. Road bikes are supposed to adhere to the same right away stuff as other on road vehicles, but I've got no first hand experience with traffic violations.

[sniper7]

I do have telekinetic powers!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just like on "the men who stare at goats"?

you should have cloud bursted his rectum

[funkfool]

Speaking of this, I guess Colorado just passed a bill that makes it illegal for kids to not wear helmets while riding their bikes. .....
I'm so tired of these terrible nanny laws. Looks like we are late to the party as well...

Not to throw this off the tracks... but...

Here ya go Stuart:
Invoke God if cops cite your toddler for no helmet

[Irving]

If the kid is in your driveway, can you just tell the officer to fuck off and get the hell off your property? That's what any police officer deserves if they try to write you a ticket for not having a helmet on your 2 year-old in your own driveway. That might sound strongly worded, but officers have the option to not try and enforce bullshit nanny laws and the ones that do deserve to butt heads with civilians.

[funkfool]

I agree. Selective enforcement is an option.

[Irving]

I guess the article states that the law is for public streets and places where the public has access to (the park, parking lots). I have a feeling that MOST officers absolutely loath all these new stupid laws that they are supposed to be enforcing. People complain about having such a litigious society, but constantly churning out more and more laws is only making the matter worse. Now when a kid gets hit by a car while riding his bike, is the family going to sue the city for not yanking the kid off the streets because he had no helmet? More laws = more liability = less personal responsibility.

[sniper7]

If the kid is in your driveway, can you just tell the officer to fuck off and get the hell off your property? That's what any police officer deserves if they try to write you a ticket for not having a helmet on your 2 year-old in your own driveway. That might sound strongly worded, but officers have the option to not try and enforce bullshit nanny laws and the ones that do deserve to butt heads with civilians.

another reason to own property, a long driveway with signs as well as a gate. if they want to try to come in they will have to hop a fence where where dogs will be ready.

[sniper7]

I guess the article states that the law is for public streets and places where the public has access to (the park, parking lots). I have a feeling that MOST officers absolutely loath all these new stupid laws that they are supposed to be enforcing. People complain about having such a litigious society, but constantly churning out more and more laws is only making the matter worse. Now when a kid gets hit by a car while riding his bike, is the family going to sue the city for not yanking the kid off the streets because he had no helmet? More laws = more liability = less personal responsibility.

more than likely the officers don't know about the law.

the ones that do...what are they going to do, go up to a 6 year old and give him a verbal lashing followed by a ticket?

just another liberal feel good law trying to control the populace. the sheep will get in line.