Saw a cyclist getting ticketed by the police

[swee'pea99]

I think the Met at least have been given new instructions to enforce restrictions more strictly. On my usual trip to walk the hound I saw three separate incidents of people pulled over and being given tickets, one of them being a cyclist in full lycra. The caveat of course is that I didn't actually see him being pulled over - he may have done something naughty. But in conjunction with the other two incidents, it does make me suspect that new orders are in operation.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

He should just say he's off to Westminster Bridge.


View: https://twitter.com/d_rafi1/status/1250864574984867856

 

[alicat]

^^^^ not sure vague speculation is helpful in the slightest. New Coronavirus emergency regulations have to be enacted and it will be helpful to communicate them to the public....

 

[matticus]

If you DID want to start an unfounded rumour that mushrooms like billy-o, that is the perfect post!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Probably see through Lycra and stopped under public decency laws.

 

[Drago]

Can't a hard working lycra salesman even ride home from work without being hassled by the dibble?

 

[pawl]

If you DID want to start an unfounded rumour that mushrooms like billy-o, that is the perfect post!

Don’t worry.it was Brad Wigggins.Cop was getting his autograph,Just for his son of course.

 

[swee'pea99]

If you DID want to start an unfounded rumour that mushrooms like billy-o, that is the perfect post!

That wasn't my intention.

 

[swee'pea99]

^^^^ not sure vague speculation is helpful in the slightest. New Coronavirus emergency regulations have to be enacted and it will be helpful to communicate them to the public....

Fair point. But to see three in one trip when I generally see one a year, if that, doesn't seem that vague. I'm only saying what I saw.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

@swee'pea99 - Freedom of Information request form to fill in now. Let us know the answer(s)

 

[Blue Hills]

I think the Met at least have been given new instructions to enforce restrictions more strictly. On my usual trip to walk the hound I saw three separate incidents of people pulled over and being given tickets, one of them being a cyclist in full lycra. The caveat of course is that I didn't actually see him being pulled over - he may have done something naughty. But in conjunction with the other two incidents, it does make me suspect that new orders are in operation.

You actually saw tickets being handed over?
Where in London?

I haven't been out for a few days for various reasons - intend to get out for two longish rides round town at the weekend - will make sure I have my old school panniers on the bike.
(and ride my favourite non flash looking bike)

 

[Shearwater Missile]

FWIW the last 3 or 4 rides I have had, I have seen the local police about. Normally I would be lucky to see one in 6 months unless they were going to an emergency with blues and twos. In a way that is how it used to be until the cuts that were made several years back. I don`t want to get into a political argument just an observation.

 

[Milkfloat]

Every time I go out whether it be cycling, jogging or walking I see them cruising about. I guess they have been told to maintain a presence to keep us all calm. Certainly I don’t see them breaking up crowds at the supermarkets and parks.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I've seen police out in greater numbers and yet I stand by my assertion that you'll struggle to find a police officer who has the time and inclination to stop a cyclist purely to ascertain whether he's out for genuine exercise or something else. One, it's virtually impossible to tell, and two, there are so many easier / more obvious targets... groups of youths congregating, cars with families on board, the list goes on.

I think you saw a fixed penalty swee'pea, the cyclists were likely stopped running a red light or similar I'd bet.

 

[Gunk]

I haven’t seen any locally where we live, saw a patrol a couple of weeks ago in Woodstock but that’s been it.