eric aldinger
I did not really complain much. I had run three stop signs before I got
poped at this one. I took it as fate telling me to stop being irresponcible.
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Kevin wrote:
> You need a better lawyer. ;-)
>
>
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:Re: [OBRA Chat] Foot on the Ground
> From :eric aldinger **
> Date :Mon, 06-Feb-2012 14:58
> To :Kevin **
> CC :RickCJohnson1@gmail.com,Susan Otcenas **, obra **
>
> FWIW - I have talked to a traffic court judge who said he would allow that
> someone in a track stand has ceased forward motion under Oregon statutes.
> However, he knew other Multtnomah County traffic court judges that did not
> allow for this as a full stop. I still track stand, but there is a chance I
> will not just get a ticket, but also be found guilty of a violation.
> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Kevin wrote:
>
>> I will put my foot on the ground when I stop when I see auto drivers
>> opening their door and putting their feet on the ground as well. Until that
>> time, a stop is a stop. Verified by helmet cam if necessary.
>>
>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
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>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Group Rides - Observation
>> From: Rick Johnson
>> Date: Mon, 06-Feb-2012 14:07
>> To: Susan Otcenas
>> CC: obra
>>
>> On 2/6/2012 1:47 PM, Susan Otcenas wrote:
>> > Susan
>> > (who needs to put her foot down at stop signs a little more often!)
>>
>> Actually in Oregon the law requires coming to a complete stop, nothing
>> in it about feet on the ground.
>> Personally I enjoy the challenge of track standing through an entire
>> cycle of a traffic light. Compared to that stop signs are a breeze.
>> ;-)
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> Rick Johnson
>> Bend, Oregon
>>
>> Every revolutionary idea seems to evoke three stages of reaction...
>> One, it's completely impossible.
>> Two, it's possible, but it's not worth doing.
>> Three, I said it was a good idea all along.
>>
>> Arthur C. Clarke
>>
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