Fool basically got himself convicted of manslaughter
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If you ride a normal bike, you have to have two independent braking systems: one “which operates on the front wheel”, and one which operates on the back. Alternatively, if you ride certain special kinds of bike, the rules can be differen, one of which include
fixed-wheel bikes (i.e. bikes where “one or more of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently of the pedals”). They have to have a front brake to fit the regulation, so a fixie without a front brake is illegal.
The legislation comes from the Pedal Cycle Regulations, which are enforcable, and yes police can prosecute you for them. You can't get a fixed penalty, you would have to summonsed to court.
fixed-wheel bikes (i.e. bikes where “one or more of the wheels is incapable of rotating independently of the pedals”). They have to have a front brake to fit the regulation, so a fixie without a front brake is illegal.
The legislation comes from the Pedal Cycle Regulations, which are enforcable, and yes police can prosecute you for them. You can't get a fixed penalty, you would have to summonsed to court.
SystemParanoia said:
Ill be sure to mow down all the kids on BMX's i see riding around with no brakes, as they're braking the law and need to be punished apparently
Well that would be an assault, and a heavy handed approach for sure. Would you like it if for not wearing a seatbelt, rather than being stopped politley you were rammed by a patrol car?Dizeee said:
SystemParanoia said:
Ill be sure to mow down all the kids on BMX's i see riding around with no brakes, as they're braking the law and need to be punished apparently
Well that would be an assault, and a heavy handed approach for sure. Would you like it if for not wearing a seatbelt, rather than being stopped politley you were rammed by a patrol car?ram first.. questions later!
He has left the party, tail between legs.
In the case of compliance with braking systems push bike's - did you know ( insert lightbulb emoji here ) "Any constable in uniform is empowered to stop a cyclist and test the cycle for compliance with these regulations, and to enter the premises where a cycle is kept if it has been involved in an accident up to 48 hours previously" ???
Thats your house they are coming knocking on systemparanoia, or should I say, crashing down the door and aksing questions later lol
In the case of compliance with braking systems push bike's - did you know ( insert lightbulb emoji here ) "Any constable in uniform is empowered to stop a cyclist and test the cycle for compliance with these regulations, and to enter the premises where a cycle is kept if it has been involved in an accident up to 48 hours previously" ???
Thats your house they are coming knocking on systemparanoia, or should I say, crashing down the door and aksing questions later lol
Dizeee said:
SystemParanoia said:
have you never seen police stop?
ram first.. questions later!
I am still waiting for your credentials,. Afer that I have a "bonus fun fact" for youram first.. questions later!
so far unsuccessful... despite asking
im also a pro-bono defence solicitor in my spare time.. but i cannot advertise this as i have not completed a pupillage.. or any qualification in law
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