[SDCBC] Cyclists can issue tickets to bad drivers

[Jim Baross]

I haven't found yet a reference I have somewhere to a program in ?a 
midwestern state? where anyone may submit a report of a traffic 
violation that triggers an informational letter to the registered 
owner of the vehicle involved stating that a report was sent from a 
witness to an illegal behavior and also includes the text of the 
related traffic law. No penalty, fine or points are levied or 
threatened against the vehicle owner; only information about the law 
and the date, time and location of the alleged misdeed. Having a 
process like this available to me would (1) alleviate my anger 
somewhat when I experience some motorist doing something stupid or 
criminal; (2) notify the vehicle owner that (a) she/he or (b) someone 
he/she allowed to use his/her car was seen doing something wrong; and 
(3) may educate the vehicle operator about what the law actually requires.

I'd pay to be able to get a letter like that sent to the drivers who need it!

Other ideas:

Though dated, this might be useful now. It's info I got in 2000.
Subject: Reporting illegal driving behavior

Officer Jeffrey L. Briggs of the CHP provided a training/talk re: 
road rage today to the City employees in the [former] City Attorney's 
Office.  Officer Briggs said that the local CHP will take reports of 
illegal driving/road use behavior. If an emergency - report it 
immediately to 911.
If an after the fact issue, we can provide the info to the CHP and, 
if appropriate, they will write a letter to the registered owner 
about the reported incident.
He said that they keep records of reports and have forwarded repeaters to DMV.
Number to call for non-emergency issues,
220-5492.
Address for written reports,
California Highway Patrol
4902 Pacific Hwy
San Diego CA  92110

Other examples of methods/means for people to report traffic "bad 
behavior" issues:

for reporting moving violations on Camp Pendleton;
www.cpp.usmc.mil/tvr/index.htm

Reporting illegal/bad driving to a City Council (in another state);
http://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Files/DrivingDL.pdf

At 09:45 AM 11/8/2007, Sachi Wilson wrote:

>On 8 Nov 2007, at 9:41 am, Neal Henderson wrote:
>
> > Cyclists can issue tickets to bad drivers
> >
> > 
> http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_110807_news_cyclist_citations.1ede0dde1.html
>
>A caution.  this is an OREGON law, not a CA law.  Don't go around
>assuming you can issue "tickets" to California drivers.  (Even though
>they may deserve not just tickets, but summary execution.  ;-)  )
>
>
>
>Sachi Wilson
>*Safety Queen*
>
>
>
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