Cop is definitely in the wrong, but I also can’t help but criticize the guy standing in the road. This is precisely why you shouldn’t stand in the road; because drivers like Officer Dumbass here are pretty common.
What are your thoughts on bike lanes?
Irrelevant in this discussion
He was on a bike, exactly where he was supposed to be waiting for cross traffic to clear before going.
4 upvotes for this nonsense.
They were on a bicycle waiting their turn, not standing in the road.
No.
He wasn’t “standing in the road.” He was stopped, on his bike, at the intersection waiting for his turn. That is not only the correct thing to do, it is required.
“I can’t help but nitpick the victim’s entirely innocent actions.”
Ianal
If you’re in a situation like this ; have your insurance/ lawyer request the phone records of the other parties
This guy is lucky he has everything on tape.
I’m sure the officer will face all the appropriate discipline. /s
Jesus Christ, no excuse for that one
This guy needs a lawyer so he can get a payday
This is irrelevant to the content of the video, but imma say it anyway: good to see that Loops is already being used to share videos.
(I know we’re on the fediverse already here so our demographics are gonna be more receptive to using it, but still.)