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A #bikeNYC cyclist is ticketed by the N.Y.P.D. for not riding in a bike lane, and captures the conversation with the officer on video.
After explaining to the officer that it's not always safe to ride in a bike lane, the law won, and the cyclist ended up with a $50 fine.
Apparently the law that confines cyclists to the boundaries of NYC bike lanes is quite effective. As you'll see toward the middle of this video, which of course went straight to Youtube, this is one cyclist who has turned over a new leaf.
It also happens to be hilarious.
Not everyone finds the cyclist's satirical slap-stick routine all that hilarious, and some say he's doing more harm than good.
I think it's brilliant, and a fantastic piece of bikey Youtubery sure to go viral.
Sometimes a strong visualization, and a few laughs, go further than any court appearance.
What do you think?
I think it's a visual of what bikers have to contend with on a daily basis. He is educating the ignorant. Excellent.
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