http://untitledname.com/2005/10/nypd-bicycle-theft
Around 7 pm on October 5, 2005 the NYPD removed bicycles locked to the
entrance of the Bedford Avenue L station in Williamsburg. Locks were
cut, bicycles were tagged and driven away in vans without prior
warning. Although signs indicate property attached to these MTA
railings will be removed, there was no such warning for bicycles
removed from nearby signposts.
No city or state law that prohibits or affirms the right to lock
bicycles to public street fixtures. According to New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Article 24, Section 1115, a locked bicycle cannot alter or interfere with the operation of
traffic signals, signs, signposts, lampposts, or any other public
street fixtures. Because of potential harm, locking to a tree is
illegal. The NYPD pamphlet on Bicycle Safety and Security recommends locking to street signs.
This situation underscores the need for more outdoor bicycle parking, one of the many important issues Transportation Alternatives is working on. If you walk or bicycle in New York City, you should really consider becoming a member.
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the man who was made of steel 46 months ago | reply
damn mets 87!
MPIREphotog 38 months ago | reply
Is that guy with the saw an Auxillary ESU officer? I didn't know they had APO/ ESU
elkue 38 months ago | reply
ASU.
MPIREphotog 38 months ago | reply
Interesting.. thanks cyclosity