Tuesday August 13, 2013
I am enjoying a ride through Richland Hills (a suburb of Ft. Worth Texas) going south on Hwy 183 at around 3:30 pm. It is sunny, there is a mild south wind and traffic is mild and calm. There is a 45 MPH posted speed limit.
This is my first experience on this road, and I like it. A four lane with a median and nice 11 foot bicycle/automobile lanes. I am driving in my classic Mike Beck Disapproved lane position- Yes, I am in the left tire track! (GASP!) I am wearing long sleeves, long pants and no helmet.
BLAAT! BLAAT!
At the sound of the electronic klaxon I do a shoulder check to see flashing red lights. I am being pulled over by one of Richland Hills finest.
I stop, and discover I am quite nervous. I work at calming myself. I remind myself to keep my mouth shut as much as possible. "Don't argue," I tell myself, "and don't make statements, try to couch everything as a question..."
The officer gets out and walks up to me and says; "Traffic was piling up behind you; You can't be blocking traffic that way."
"Was traffic having trouble passing me in the next lane?" I ask. My jitters are going away and I am returning to a calmer state.
"Well, a bunch of cars almost swerved into you back there."
"Am I to be held responsible for the actions of others?" I speak in an even tone. He seems surprised at my question.
"Well, I'm concerned about your safety."
"I doubt that." I say in a disgusted tone. (I couldn't help myself.) He gives me a funny look.
"You from around here?"
"Yes"
"Do you have ID?"
"Yes"
"Can I see it?"
I reluctantly hand it over.
"Wait here, I'll be right back."
He retreats back to his patrol SUV to discover that there are no warrants out for my arrest.
After a short while he returns and says; "I have taken down your information just in case you get hit down the road." Handing me my ID he says; "You are free to go, but it would be safer if you used the shoulder."
"Actually it wouldn't." I say.
"I am not here to argue with you. You obviously dislike cops, and I just don't want you to be hurt."
This time I manage to keep my mouth shut. But it was hard.
I put away my ID, wait for a gap in traffic and proceed on my way.
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8 months ago
Reed -
ReplyDeletedon't slander me.
I unequivocally recommend cyclists control lanes of traffic when reasonably necessary. Your misstatement of my position is deliberately misleading and false. You need to desist in your attempts to defame me, as your statement of my disapproval is false. Desist in the slander, Reed. Be reasonable, in your riding and your commentary about others.
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