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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,250
Posted By JW Fas

I certainly don't defend Jimmy's actions, but 20...

I certainly don't defend Jimmy's actions, but 20 years for a guilty plea to manslaughter was substantial. He has paid his debt to society, so he is square with the house.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-05-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,579
Posted By JW Fas

I won't hold my breath for these in KCMO. The...

I won't hold my breath for these in KCMO. The city can barely keeps its roads from falling apart.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,171
Posted By JW Fas

Now you have. ...

Now you have.
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article289398032.html



In this Fox source there are photos of the empty cans, and it's specified that the motorist drank Voodoo...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,171
Posted By JW Fas

How would that have changed anything? The...

How would that have changed anything? The motorist was drunk and had terrible reaction time, but even if he was sober the lanes aren't that wide. Riding single file only invites motor vehicles to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-17-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By JW Fas

When asked how his road rash felt, Gordon...

When asked how his road rash felt, Gordon responded, "It's f***ing RAW!"
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,646
Posted By JW Fas

Copy/paste any article URL into the search of...

Copy/paste any article URL into the search of archive.is, and you'll get a non-paywalled version to read.

https://archive.is/FJTkg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,785
Posted By JW Fas

I bet the outcome would have been very different...

I bet the outcome would have been very different if McClave went up against a much younger man.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,785
Posted By JW Fas

He's actually on an unpaid suspension right now,...

He's actually on an unpaid suspension right now, so it's something. Whether the county prosecutor will do anything productive is another discussion.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,785
Posted By JW Fas

Fire Department Chief Assaults Cyclist

https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/05/24/st-pete-beach-district-fire-chief-arrested-after-assaulting-cyclist-deputies-say/



Video of the incident filmed by another motorist:...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,069
Posted By JW Fas

The conventional "wisdom" to replace your helmet...

The conventional "wisdom" to replace your helmet every five years is mainly marketing to goad people into buying more often. If there is a good reason to replace an older helmet, it might be to take...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-17-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 18,440
Posted By JW Fas

The point I was making was that you can't...

The point I was making was that you can't immediately call the road engineer negligent because someone crashed from speeding. However, it's easier to cite negligence on the part of a bartender when...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-16-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 18,440
Posted By JW Fas

It's easier to hold bartenders and people who...

It's easier to hold bartenders and people who sell alcohol accountable because when an intoxicated person causes property damage and/or personal injury as a result of their intoxication, it's more...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-15-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 18,440
Posted By JW Fas

John Hammond from Jurassic Park said it best: "I...

John Hammond from Jurassic Park said it best: "I don't blame people for their mistakes, but I do ask that they pay for them."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-14-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,891
Posted By JW Fas

As soon as I read "Raspberry Pi powered" my first...

As soon as I read "Raspberry Pi powered" my first thought was, "How bulky is this thing?" The pic in the article confirmed my suspicion.

It's too bad Garmin didn't make this first. They could have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,092
Posted By JW Fas

I don't think this technology is a bad thing, but...

I don't think this technology is a bad thing, but it's a lot of R&D money for something that only requires a low-tech solution. Plus, this warning system doesn't physically prevent the door from...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,605
Posted By JW Fas

From the end of the video: "As for Andrew Black,...

From the end of the video: "As for Andrew Black, he's fully recovered but intends to file a million-dollar civil suit against DeGise along with the city, county, and state for his physical injuries."...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,498
Posted By JW Fas

Road cyclists everywhere are now officially in a...

Road cyclists everywhere are now officially in a game of chicken to see who is the first to show up to a group ride looking like Dark Helmet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,498
Posted By JW Fas

Just got my new aero helmet.

What do you guys think?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x390/1497019504_dark_helmet_unmasked_119784d362f7ddb3b781e404076b5faeaf2a2897.jpg

Context:...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-29-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,456
Posted By JW Fas

If I spot someone texting at a light, I'll give...

If I spot someone texting at a light, I'll give them a reminder to not hold up the people behind them.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YDvR5TFh6pQ
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By JW Fas

I don't know if peeing on your assailant will...

I don't know if peeing on your assailant will help.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Posted By JW Fas

If you're knocked off your bike, you want your...

If you're knocked off your bike, you want your defense implement to be on your body and not out of reach.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,626
Posted By JW Fas

Carolina reaper spray?

Carolina reaper spray?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-25-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,626
Posted By JW Fas

I'm surprised the police did anything, let alone...

I'm surprised the police did anything, let alone issued a citation. My guess as to why the motorist wasn't charged with assault was because the incident was one guy's word against another, and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-24-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,870
Posted By JW Fas

Poking the moderator bear? "It's a bold...

Poking the moderator bear?

"It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for him."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-24-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,742
Posted By JW Fas

It's error management theory in action. Certain...

It's error management theory in action. Certain events such as doorings may be statistically infrequent, but when they do happen the consequences are severe. For any given situation the person...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-19-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,870
Posted By JW Fas

So a cougar attacked a cougar? Something has to...

So a cougar attacked a cougar? Something has to be done about this cougar-on-cougar violence.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-13-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,555
Posted By JW Fas

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency...

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency and only take a portion (typically a third) of the pain and suffering settlement. I've been hit twice, and both times the lawyers settled the property...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,112
Posted By JW Fas

I should clarify that my statement about being...

I should clarify that my statement about being hit twice and suggesting to take the lane were not causally related (at least for me). I mentioned being hit because I have experience in overcoming the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,112
Posted By JW Fas

Your link describes what is known as a left...

Your link describes what is known as a left cross. A left (or right) cross is when an oncoming vehicle makes a turn across your path. Conversely, think of what makes a hook shape. It's a straight...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,112
Posted By JW Fas

Ah. FYI, a hook is when someone overtakes you...

Ah. FYI, a hook is when someone overtakes you first and then immediately turns in front of you.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,112
Posted By JW Fas

I've been hit twice. It's normal to have...

I've been hit twice. It's normal to have flashbacks of the incident, and if they persist you might want to talk to a professional to find ways of diminishing them. As far as getting back on the bike,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,742
Posted By JW Fas

The only reliable way to not get doored is to...

The only reliable way to not get doored is to ride outside the door zone. Motorists should look first and be cautious, but they don't do that. They're so bad at it that some auto manufacturers are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,054
Posted By JW Fas

A newly released affidavit indicated that the...

A newly released affidavit indicated that the motorist who killed Magnus fell asleep at the wheel....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-12-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,101
Posted By JW Fas

You said the following: "Things vary by state,...

You said the following: "Things vary by state, but 4 years isn't exceptionally low for involuntary manslaughter."

The four years for each Class D felony to which the motorist pleaded guilty. That...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-12-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,101
Posted By JW Fas

Re-read my OP. The driver wasn't charged with...

Re-read my OP. The driver wasn't charged with involuntary manslaughter even though it would've been a slam dunk. Missouri's definition: "A person commits the offense of involuntary manslaughter in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,101
Posted By JW Fas

I don't know if there will be a wrongful death...

I don't know if there will be a wrongful death suit, because there is no way to draw blood from this stone. What about her insurance company? Well, it turns out the vehicle she used to kill Charlie...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-08-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,101
Posted By JW Fas

I followed up on a local fatality, and the motorist got a light sentence.

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article276885063.html

For context, a local cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run late August of 2022. It occurred along a route I frequently bike, so it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By JW Fas

It's my understanding that Japan holds dangerous...

It's my understanding that Japan holds dangerous drivers to a stricter standard than the US.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-01-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 18,440
Posted By JW Fas

Well this is a load of carp. ...

Well this is a load of carp.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/suspect-in-deadly-goodyear-bicycle-crash-wont-be-prosecuted-by-maricopa-county-attorneys-office

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 949
Posted By JW Fas

But they're both needed. Infrastructure is...

But they're both needed. Infrastructure is expensive, but it does far more to physically discourage bad driving than education does.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 949
Posted By JW Fas

Cyclists are targets and sometimes instigators. More shocking news at 11.

I chuckle whenever I come across a study that concludes the bloody obvious. This one found that cyclists get targeted by motorists but occasionally perpetrate conflicts. The solution is more...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By JW Fas

The USA's car-focused culture was largely brought...

The USA's car-focused culture was largely brought on by the urban sprawl of the mid 20th century, which created the need for even the lowest paid workers to own a personal car. Prior to that our...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,259
Posted By JW Fas

MA law stipulates that a motorist must make known...

MA law stipulates that a motorist must make known their name, home address, and vehicle registration number when there is a collision involving property damage or personal injury. This woman did not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,259
Posted By JW Fas

The driver appeared to be going a little fast for...

The driver appeared to be going a little fast for the conditions as indicated by the slightly aggressive cornering and acceleration. If you're in a parking lot, you should anticipate other people...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,161
Posted By JW Fas

While the result isn't quick, I've found that...

While the result isn't quick, I've found that emailing the author(s) directly and requesting a copy will work. More often than not the actual researchers are happy to provide a free copy of the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,072
Posted By JW Fas

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,857
Posted By JW Fas

Paul was in front of the motorist approaching a...

Paul was in front of the motorist approaching a red light. The motorist was required to stay behind, but instead they pulled into the oncoming lane to wait at said light.

I've been cycling on the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,857
Posted By JW Fas

Look at the Google Maps screenshot. There are...

Look at the Google Maps screenshot. There are only two lanes (one each direction). There was no center or passing lane for the motorist to enter. He was in the oncoming lane.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,857
Posted By JW Fas

(right hook prevention and greater visibility to...

(right hook prevention and greater visibility to oncoming traffic have entered the chat)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,031
Posted By JW Fas

The motorist better hope he can afford a good...

The motorist better hope he can afford a good lawyer. Had he remained at the scene, he'd be looking at DUI and maybe involuntary manslaughter (2nd degree felony, up to 15 years). By itself, leaving...
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