Originally Posted by BIG_Truck_Driver
Both shitty situations.
Sl2racer, I cought some flak a while back for riding with my visor up.
FYI, Helmet or not, you are required to have eye protection on while the bike is moving. The cop was a dick for actually writing the ticket though when you were that close to home.
yea i do know that i need eye protection at all times. i know that technically i was in the wrong but given the circumstance i did not feel i deserved the ticket since i was odviously working on the bike and riding slower than one of those weedwacker powered scooters. no helmet because i wanted to hear if any noises were coming from the clutch area.
Originally Posted by Frank
Man, I normally jump into these posts because it's always some kid whining about getting caught doing something wrong, but that's just straight up asshole of the cop. I'm sure he could tell by your ID that you were 3 houses away from yours, and by the grease you were obviously working on the bike. I think that guy just had a hard on for ticketing a biker that day.
Don't take it to court though. Lawyer charges and court costs are going to be more than $70, so just pay the ticket.
yes he clearly knew my house was only three houses down (which insidently was about 200 ft away) and was working on the bike. i will not be taking it to court because i don't need any other kind of problems or more money to have to pay toward it. i technically was in the wrong but what a dick for writing me the ticket given the situation.