It’s at the officer’s discretion, apparently. The reporter was unable to ask them directly but another officer commented briefly and asked the officer on behalf of the reporter. The officer in question had nothing to add. That’s the whole explanation we’re given. It sounds like a possible case of “windshield bias”, “car brain”, or similar–the stereotyping of non-drivers by drivers
most states have a statute that specifically shields cops against liability for instances where they don’t enforce the law. this allows them to let certain people off.
however, the cyclist can still sue for injury. just the insurance co will use the cop’s lack of issuing a ticket against them in court.
How do they justify not penalising her for doing something clearly against the law???
It’s at the officer’s discretion, apparently. The reporter was unable to ask them directly but another officer commented briefly and asked the officer on behalf of the reporter. The officer in question had nothing to add. That’s the whole explanation we’re given. It sounds like a possible case of “windshield bias”, “car brain”, or similar–the stereotyping of non-drivers by drivers
I can see the hitting a person part being waved away like this. But the video shows her running a red light. How is that excused??
most states have a statute that specifically shields cops against liability for instances where they don’t enforce the law. this allows them to let certain people off.
however, the cyclist can still sue for injury. just the insurance co will use the cop’s lack of issuing a ticket against them in court.
Against the cop or against the injured who is suing for injury?
against the injured, of course.
Of course. Why did I even ask. Of course it would be the evil version.
yeah, it is a stock play for court: “if the cop didn’t issue a ticket, nothing wrong happened.” you have to have a response, but then, jurors.
I hate that this is our perception of the world now, just assume the greedy evil version cuz it’s probably that :[
Well my experience of the unfairness of this world sure does reinforce my pessimism in many cases.
You can always apologise after hitting her in the head with a hammer…
Well, as long as you do it while driving a car, anyway.
True