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Oh neat, it's a global thing
https://www.thewhig.com/feature/kingston-ontario-cyclist-fatality-police
Someone in Germany even built a dedicated website for this: https://www.keinoeffentlichesinteresse.org/
I recently had a concerning experience with a vehicle that resulted in a near-miss incident. Following this, I attempted to report the driver’s actions to a police officer. The officer’s response was unfortunately unhelpful. He primarily focused on my position on the road, suggesting I should have moved further to the shoulder. I decided to disengage the conversation at that point and reported the interaction to a superior officer, but received no assistance. I was then advised to use the 'painted bike lane,' despite its frequent blockage by parked cars, effectively forcing cyclists to navigate a route filled with debris and drainage issues. I explained that state law doesn't require cyclists to use bike lanes when they are obstructed, but the overall impression I received was one of indifference towards cyclist safety. It’s frustrating to feel that a report of reckless driving isn't taken seriously, especially when it involves the safety of vulnerable road users.
It depends on your relative demographic. Car driver > bike cycler.
Sounds like incentive to take matters into your own hands.
I keep reading that motorists are victims though…
/s
Average day in the UK
par for the course in brazil too
"To protect and serve" is the moto of the NewYork Police Department. No, cops are not here to help you.
“To protect private property and serve the upper class.”
psssst. Serve kinda means help tho...
@SupremeDonut @Didros Yeah, but they're not serving *you*. They're serving the interests of Capital. If they help you in the process, that's incidental
Agreed.
this post was submitted on 07 May 2025
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