Motorcycle group attacks SUV Driver

[Manatee]

Five cops, according to a couple reports.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Wow. I've kind of lost track of this story and until catching up on this thread, hadn't heard about this twist. Seems to me if the LEO's are keep their authority while off duty to do things like throw concerned parents out of school board meetings, they should also retain their duty to stop lawlessness.

 

[churchmouse]

Wow. I've kind of lost track of this story and until catching up on this thread, hadn't heard about this twist. Seems to me if the LEO's are keep their authority while off duty to do things like throw concerned parents out of school board meetings, they should also retain their duty to stop lawlessness.

If there is "Any" truth to this what a severe black eye on the LEO and the dept. they represent.
If there is any truth to this I am waiting to see how harshly they are punished.

 

[mrjarrell]

Unbelievable! As many as 5 NYPD undercover officers in bike gang that brutalized a father (VIDEO) | The Libertarian Republic

 

[ChalupaCabras]

All I can say ... Motorcycles seem to attract men with a complex the same way guns attract wierdos.

 

[kiddchaos]

Lawyer: NYPD Officer Didn't See Driver Attacked - ABC News
Yet he did.

 

[mrjarrell]

Looks like officer DoRight wasn't just a bystander. Hopefully they nail this turd to the wall.

Biker cop joined in SUV beatdown, hit vehicle | New York Post

 

[indiucky]

All I can say ... Motorcycles seem to attract men with a complex the same way guns attract wierdos.

We actually prefer the term "eccentrics" rather than "wierdos".

 

[Manatee]

Christopher Cruz wouldn't have to worry about responding to allegations if he brake-checked in my lane.

 

[schafe]

.... A motorcycle doesn't stop like a car and the guy(s) behind the SUV would have had nowhere to go because of the group of people being in every lane. It's a lose lose situation for the driver of the SUV. You either rear end the one who cut you off and who was incompetent enough to brake check an SUV, or you slam on your brakes and have one come in your rear windshield.

You're right, in general,most motorcycles have very much shorter stopping distances than their four wheeled cousins. This applies even more so in the case of cruiser style bikes. Thats why one should never tailgate a motorcycle.
Most four wheeled motorists don't know this, it's not their fault, since it isn't commonly known. Even some motorcyclists don't know it. It's just one reason why I use my mirrors much more while riding more than when driving. (something akin to situational awareness?)
While the risks are greater, an experienced (talented) rider can easily out-brake the typical SUV.

So I'll throw this out there...it's very possible that any of us might run over a motorcyclist who would cut us off and proceed to brake checking.
I don't worry about the bike behind me while I'm driving my SUV. If he's halfway on the ball, he will likely not rearend me.

 

[heavyhitter1k]

You're right, in general,most motorcycles have very much shorter stopping distances than their four wheeled cousins. This applies even more so in the case of cruiser style bikes. Thats why one should never tailgate a motorcycle.
Most four wheeled motorists don't know this, it's not their fault, since it isn't commonly known. Even some motorcyclists don't know it. It's just one reason why I use my mirrors much more while riding more than when driving. (something akin to situational awareness?)
While the risks are greater, an experienced (talented) rider can easily out-brake the typical SUV.

So I'll throw this out there...it's very possible that any of us might run over a motorcyclist who would cut us off and proceed to brake checking.
I don't worry about the bike behind me while I'm driving my SUV. If he's halfway on the ball, he will likely not rearend me.

Truth. My sportbike stops on a dime, and I can slow down pretty quick just under engine braking...so not suprised when this fool cut over that close he ended up getting rearended.

Giving us sport bike riders a bad name

 

[Trigger Time]

Lawyer: NYPD Officer Didn't See Driver Attacked - ABC News
Yet he did.

And was pounding on the back of the SUV. Mob mentality effects all.

 

[erice1984]

Truth. My sportbike stops on a dime, and I can slow down pretty quick just under engine braking...so not suprised when this fool cut over that close he ended up getting rearended.

Giving us sport bike riders a bad name

Agreed. I rode a sport bike for a couple years and that thing would stop fast. The mistake other guys made was placing themselves in front of the SUV. It is effectively in circling someone and leaving them no choice but to use force to escape.