Report: Bike Share Fueling Spike In Tickets, Rider Infractions

[hrmjustin]

NY1News

Tickets and fines for bike-related offenses have reportedly spiked since the program launched late last month.

The Daily News reports tickets have increased 81 percent from last year in Brooklyn areas with docking stations.

Tickets in Manhattan areas with Citi Bikes are up seven percent.

Infractions include running red lights, and riding the wrong way or on the sidewalk.

Fines can run from $25 up to as much as $190.

Read more at http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/184645/report--bike-share-fueling-spike-in-tickets--rider-infractions

[Vinnie From Indy]

1. It would seem logical that more bike riders, more infractions.

As an avid cyclist, I have no problem with citing bike riders that break the law. On the other hand, I see out on the road far more automobile drivers breaking the law in regard to right of way for pedestrians and cyclists.

[hrmjustin]

2. I nearly got hit with one the other week whe he ran a red light.

[Demit]

3. I see cyclists sailing right through red lights all the time.

I imagine they enjoy the convenience of not having to sit at red lights & wait the way other vehicles do. Now they'll find out that their 'freedom' isn't free.

[hrmjustin]

4. Agreed!