Footage of a driver getting into the bike lane and parking

This morning on my commute, I witnessed a driver pulling into the bike lane and stopping there to park. My helmet camera captured it all. I believe the only way drivers can be ticketed is if they are actually seen by a cop or Dept. of Revenue worker. Since I have footage however, can anything be done after the fact?

Views: 1605

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on August 13, 2014 at 5:52am

Post it somewhere (does twitter do video?) with the  #enforce940060 hashtag, as per this.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 13, 2014 at 7:30am

One of the go to moves is to have them see you filming them so that they get a clue if they ask. Ususually works.

Permalink Reply by Matt Talbert on August 13, 2014 at 7:31am

I did tell the driver that "parking in the bike lane is illegal and I have it all on camera." Not sure if it had an impact.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 13, 2014 at 12:04pm

Two drivers got out of the bike lane when I did that, albeit angrily, with one trying to take a photo of me as well.

It was funny really, after I told the last one you can get fined $150, she just peeled off almost hitting a cabbie.

Matt Talbert said:

I did tell the driver that "parking in the bike lane is illegal and I have it all on camera." Not sure if it had an impact.

Permalink Reply by El Barton 312 on August 13, 2014 at 1:29pm

I saw a CPD cruiser ticketing a car parked in the Harrison PBL between Dearborn & Clark this evening. I've noticed a few cars with 'I'm a parent picking up my kid at (name of school)' placards on their dashboards. If the tickets don't stop the parking, then I'm going to contact the school and ask why they think that a piece of paper gives their students parents the right to block a bike lane.

Permalink Reply by KayCee on August 13, 2014 at 4:20pm

That would be JTA Schools- they've changed their name and location, but they keep getting some pretty bad press.

Permalink Reply by David P. on August 14, 2014 at 6:46am

On a few occasions when I was not feeling especially generous, I asked (nicely!) people parked with their cars in the Dearborn bike lane to please move, and when they didn't I got my phone out and called 911 to report a car blocking traffic to have CPD send a car over. This got them out in a hurry every time.

Permalink Reply by R W on August 14, 2014 at 8:14am

I've spoken to the JTA School folks (I live in the neighborhood), and they claim they have a permit for a loading zone in front of the school, where the bike lane was just installed. However they don't seem too interested in giving me any details on when the permit was issued or when signage will be installed. I also contacted ChicagoDOT for details, since this can be a really dangerous spot in the mornings. Glad to hear CPD has been ticketing in the bike lane, a lot of us have been using the #enforce940060 hashtag on Twitter to push for improved enforcement (or hell, any enforcement). I'd encourage everyone to join in this effort, since maybe (?) it's getting some traction/results.

An aside: I asked one parent to not park in the bike lane, and she her response: "what am I supposed to do, cross the street [which she had just created a traffic jam on by blocking a lane] with my child?!" I think I just rode off somewhat speechless. 

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on August 14, 2014 at 8:58am

Hmm quite sure the ordinance does not provide for "permits" excepting vehicles from compliance ... it does provide for towing and impounding vehicles though....

Permalink Reply by R W on August 14, 2014 at 9:12am

Sorry, that wasn't clear. They seem to think they have a permit to construct a loading zone in the same spot where the city just striped the bike lane. 

Cheryl said:

Hmm quite sure the ordinance does not provide for "permits" excepting vehicles from compliance ... it does provide for towing and impounding vehicles though....

Permalink Reply by Brendan N on August 15, 2014 at 5:05am

Matt

My name is Brendan Nestor, and I am the owner of JTA SCHOOLS. We do have a permit for a "20 foot loading zone from 7am-630pm. The loading zone signs can take up to 18 months to get installed per Alderman Fioretti's office. I apologize for the inconvenience it causes you, but we do have a permit and eventually the signs will be installed. We would appreciate you and every other biker to be respectful of our school and parents that attend our school. This was the loading area that was approved by the city of Chicago. You are welcome to come into the school to further discuss.

Permalink Reply by Clement Jett on August 15, 2014 at 7:03am

This in not an issue of inconvenience. This is an issue of safety. 

Brendan N said:

Matt

My name is Brendan Nestor, and I am the owner of JTA SCHOOLS. We do have a permit for a "20 foot loading zone from 7am-630pm. The loading zone signs can take up to 18 months to get installed per Alderman Fioretti's office. I apologize for the inconvenience it causes you, but we do have a permit and eventually the signs will be installed. We would appreciate you and every other biker to be respectful of our school and parents that attend our school. This was the loading area that was approved by the city of Chicago. You are welcome to come into the school to further discuss.

RSS

Groups

© 2008-2016   The Chainlink Community, L.L.C.   Powered by

Disclaimer  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service