[*BCM*] riding on a walk signal

[Jim Leonard]

On Wed, Sep 19, 2007 at 05:09:35PM -0700, Mike Costa wrote:
> Thanks for the info everyone!
> 
> remember to look around for the cops at a walk signal
> or you can get points on your licence for a moving
> violation! :-)

umm, no.  You explicitly can't get points on your license for bicycle
infractions.  And if the officer writing the ticket fails to write on
the ticket that the infraction occurred on bicycle then that is 
considered a defense against the charges.  And I'm quite frustrated 
because I'm having trouble finding that in the MGL.  Could it be that 
this is part of the bicycle bill that is being pushed through the state
legislature?  Regardless, I'm rather certain that infractions on bicycle
do not go on your license.

--jim

> 
> 
> --- Jon Ramos <jontramos at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > I think the cop is correct... however, I often begin
> > to ride during the walk signal, before the cars
> > start to go, because it gives me a chance to
> > establish my place in traffic (so cars can see me
> > better).  Might be illeagal, but I think is is
> > safer.  
> > 
> > Side question: Are mopeds / vespas allowed in the
> > bike lane?  I was almost hit by one the other day,
> > when he entered the bike lane and I was not
> > anticipating it.  
> > 
> > - Jon
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Mike Costa <keckdj at yahoo.com>
> > To: Boston Critical Mass
> > <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:27:24 AM
> > Subject: [*BCM*] riding on a walk signal
> > 
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I'm not sure where to find out this information but
> > what is he technical law concerning riding your bike
> > across an intersection with a walk signal?  I ask
> > because I was pulled over by a cop and he nearly
> > gave
> > me a ticket for "driving through a red light" 
> > saying
> > that my bike is technically a vehicle.
> > 
> > I was in the street, not the side walk, and I came
> > to
> > a stop before I did it (so I didnt just speed
> > through
> > the  intersection carelessly).
> > 
> > I dont want to start a rant, just wondering the law
> > and where I can find out info like this.
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > Mike 
> > 
> > 
> >        
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