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CHICAGO BICYCLISTS To Face More Stingent Enforcement of Bike Safety Laws!
Hey, AR readers!
It's common sense - at least, something you were taught very early - to stop for a red light.  To not go the wrong way down a one way street.  To signal your turns.  Right?
Apparently, however, many let these rules go out the window while cycling.  Further, many riding their bikes feel there is nothing wrong with that!
That kind of attitude could cost you here in Chicago, however, as Chicago Police Department plan to toughen enforcement of traffic rules for cyclists here.  Violations could bring a $25 fine.
Just another ploy for "The City That Works" to generate more revenue?  Not really!  So far in 2008, four bicyclists have been killed in motor vehicle accidents on the North Side of Chicago.
The common-sense bike laws - not running a red light or stop sign, not riding on the sidewalk, riding the right way down a one-way street, weaving across traffic lanes - are routinely ignored here.  Other rules - such as hand signaling turns, or maintaining a headlamp and reflectors for night cycling - are not always followed.
The lax enforcement will soon end, however.  According to Chicago Police Spokesperson Monique Bond, "We're going to be enforcing the ... more

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