We have traffic officers that take the majority of accident reports so this was the first time I had to take a moto vs van report. It's nice to be able to stick up a bit for an innocent rider for once.
The rider was ok even though he was wearing shorts (!), along with a really nice armored jacket [roll]. It was funny talking with him though.
Me (writing all his info down): That a DRZ?
Him: Yep.
Me: An "S" right?
Him: Uh, yeah (shocked that I know anything about bikes).
Me: How fast were you going?
Him: probably about 20 MPH. I just left the light and it happened right here (100+ yards from the light).
Me: 20? I don't think so. I'd be going at least 40 by that point. On a supermoto probably faster.
Him: Yeah, your right. I was going at least 40.
Him: Sucks though. It looks like alot of damage.
Me: You have a broken footpeg, that's $100 for a pair. Clutch lever at $40. The shift lever and handgaurd are scuffed. It's a supermoto, it's supposed to be scuffed.
Him: Uh, yeah. I guess your right.
Me: Take the extra dough you saved and buy some pants to go with your armored jacket and ti fingered gloves.
Then I got to talk to the unlicensed driver of the van:
Me: Here's your citation for turning in front of another vehicle and for driving without a license.
Her: It's his fault, he was speeding.
Me: Was he going straight, and was he on the street before you started your turn?
Her: Yes. I just didn't see him.
Me: He has the right of way, it's your responsibility to make the sure your path is clear before you start your turn. BTW: I'm gonna need your car keys.
Her: My car keys?
Me: Yep, you can pick your van up in 30 days. That's the penalty for driving without a license in the State of CA. You have a cell phone or do you need me to call someone to come pick you up?
Hooorah, nice job LEO. [thumbsup]
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hey, no cop talk! ;D
Well done.
hahaha!
gives me warm fuzzies
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yay!
Thank you, hbliam.
nice
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haha nice.
And the DRZ rider should thank someone/something he wasn't worse off, and you were the LEO on the scene.
Bravo! [clap] [beer]
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A round of applause for hbliam!
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Nice job!
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Kudos for telling the man to buy some riding pants! Great story. [thumbsup]