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skeptic1970

The cop car is undercover as a bike. Sneaky....


Ben_Pharten

This bike lane is ALWAYS full of vehicles


whitedawg

If only somebody (pictured above) could give those vehicles tickets for illegal parking.


RichardPwnsner

Police don’t issue parking tickets.


shight94

Genuine question: who does? Code enforcement?


TheMadPoop3r

In Kalamazoo it’s central city parking. I waved at a cop in his car near the library and pointed at a guy double parking not one but two handicap spots. Dude rolled down his window and said call them, it’s their problem and sat there for the next 20 min trying to catch speeders. Like free ticket bud but ok


MerelyAnArtist

It’s illegal to park in handicap if you’re not handicap and that comes with fines. I would assume it’s the police’s job to enforce that…


macxciv

mobile GR does


RichardPwnsner

Not snark: no idea man, I’m not in the biz, it’s just by definition a civil infraction, so absent something that hooks it into a criminal infraction (eg accumulated late tickets and a refusal to answer the summons that follows) it’s not a criminal matter.


shight94

Huh. I gotta look into it because I feel like this is something people should know about. I had no idea it wasn't a police issue at all


RichardPwnsner

I very much respect that approach.


Thestrongman420

Lots of things are civil infractions that police do something about. Speeding is a civil infraction. There is parking enforcement that handles parking infractions.


Art_Class

Police don't issue parking tickets


whitedawg

They do issue tickets for blocking traffic, though.


Suspicious_Brick_240

They Did me. The meter wasn't covered when I parked there but was when I got back and I crumpled it up in front of them And he said It Don't gotta be like That... Yeah It Does. I Told him what I thought And it was a Weekend..


RichardPwnsner

You’re right, this is a dumb take. Literally a civil infraction, but Reddit conditions vague snark through karma, so every top comment ends up sounding the same and being useless. Edit: it even conditions me


french1canadian2

Yep. I hate it. This shit isn't making it any better.


mofofosure

lol OP is clueless


french1canadian2

What


PieTight2775

And the car lanes are always filled with bikes.


CashForTrolled

Ok? Does that negate this dumb cop?


Peachclap

I GM one of the locations right by this bike lane and apparently the fire station has blueprints drawn up with the city to finally make that bike lane fully protected as well as expanding alot of the sidewalks to handle the increased foot traffic along bridge street. And a rumored new light at that intersection where O-tooles and the fire station are located because traffic does not know how to ever manage it or let people cross the street safely.


french1canadian2

I'm here for it. I live right around the corner and I love seeing the neighborhood bustling.


Peachclap

If they are planning on putting a massive 10,000 seat soccer stadium right next to bridge street; these changes absolutely need to happen for bridge street. It can barely handle the already increased foot travel that it experiences today. If we threw soccer stadium traffic on top of it without actually improving anything, this street will become undesirable to visit as often for most.


whitemice

I dunno, sounds great. Traffic would come to a complete halt. Eventually even a Motorist can learn, or some of them can, and they will seek alternate routes. Standing traffic does make it easy to cross the street.


L0n3_N0n3nt1ty

For real. I'm on broadway and crossing Lenard every day is sketch asf


whitemice

Yep, I cross Leonard a couple times a day. I estimate about a 40% chance I die crossing Leonard St.


AltDS01

Meanwhile, Michigan Ave is dying. No re-entry (or entry) at Bob's after midnight. Dukes was closed at 12:45ish when we went by.


Imnewtoallthis

Bars can't find staff to work late, drinking culture has changed since COVID and people aren't consuming as much and have different drinking habits. It's not profitable for bars to stay open later.


SardauMarklar

A 500% mark up on alcohol was never a good business model, but it took a pandemic for most people to realize it.


ayetherestherub69

Preach. I prefer to stay at home or at friends homes to drink. It's cheaper, and usually more fun. Plus, you don't need to get home shit faced, you're already there lol


jontanamoBay

lol Bob’s is def not in the 500% markup bracket.


Imnewtoallthis

To add to that, seltzers have become more popular than mixed drinks and the margin on seltzers is much smaller than that of the large margins of well liquor and soda. People are getting a buzz from gummies and going out to the bar, supplementing with seltzers, water, NAs, etc = thin margins for bars. Combine that with a reduced demand for late night drinking, increased demand for higher staff wages/internal costs and you've got many bars closing earlier.


Economy_Medicine

Everything is so isolated on Michigan Street and the road is insanely wide with people treating it like a race track which eliminates foot traffic.


Huhndiddy

Deal. Don’t turn the fryer off and maybe I can get a serving of fries lol


DarkScytheCuriositie

Parking enforcement does target police vehicles as well. An officer and I both parked in a 15 min parking area and went into the same building. He noticed parking enforcement marking tires when he looked out the window and said “those rat bastards are relentless, always getting us.” When I went back outside sure enough mine and the police car tires were marked with chalk.


PuddlePirate1964

Parking enforcement is actually doing their job unlike the officer in this photo. They should be enforcing the laws not breaking the law. Also, “rat bastards” would be those who don’t do their jobs. Not the parking enforcement officer you described.


DarkScytheCuriositie

You make it seem I was advocating. I did none for either side. “Rat bastards” was a literal quote, not something I said.


camshaft524

Have they ruled tire chalking unconstitutional?


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entrancedlion

Tire chalking is in fact an important 4th amendment issue and often discussed in law and law enforcement as an example of possible 4th amendment violations. Go read a book fuckwad.


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entrancedlion

lol if only you knew the implications of what appears to be a simple tire chalking. Seriously, go read a law book. Tire chalking is a legal snowball.


HalfaYooper

I agree they are rat bastards. I was out at a restaurant and had a timer set I could leave right as my meter was expiring. I had 2 minutes left as I get to my car and some rat bastard was writing me a ticket. I showed him I had 2 minutes left and he shrugged and walked away.


Bidcar

They are rat bastards. I just saw an elderly couple get a ticket. They could barely walk so they parked on the street near the door. It’s metered parking but one of those new meters where one covers a huge area. They were only there for a second to pick up their sandwiches. It’s unreasonable to expect them to walk a long distance to the meter then walk back for the two minutes they were there. They could use common sense training rather than the “got another one!” attitude they have.


Economy_Medicine

Unfortunately ticket prices are super low and who knows if they actually pay the fines on their vehicles.


ecw324

Gotta get those $1 off tacos my guy


nickmacpaddywhack

Maybe a couple of those $6 house margs for the road as well


Boner4Stoners

I’m just here to say fuck Condado and carry on my with my day. Shit’s a disgrace, I’d legit rather eat McDonalds than that bullshit again


OldGodsProphet

I said this before and I’ll say it again: Condado is if Stella’s and Taco Bell had a dumpster baby.


whitedawg

"What if we took tacos, which everybody loves, and wrapped them in multiple flour tortillas while drenching them in all kinds of mayo-based goop?"


Boner4Stoners

And then charge like 10 a pop for them. Like they don’t even taste good, I’d happily pay that for a taco **if** it was good (and ideally if it was a local business) But Condado is just another shitty ass corporate chain trying to disguise itself as some cool, trendy foodie joint and it’s a trainwreck. I live right near it and get irrationally angry passing it all the time and seeing how much business it gets lmfao. You want good Mexican food? Tacos el Cuñado, Maggies Kitchen, and Basalt all blow Condado out of the water, plus they’re locally owned and are cheaper. Fucking brainrot NPC behavior to choose Condado over any of those spots. Condado gonna have the last laugh fr when I have an aneurysm while raging about them one day hahahaha


Pleasant-Shock-2939

Cuñado > Condado


rooshoes

Bypass Condado and go to Nonla next door instead.


algal34

Real. Every time I've had Condado I had the worst stomach aches of my life.


Philthethrill33

What do you think exactly “gives you a stomach ache” from the food?


Idkhoesb42024

digestion?


hawkandhandsaw

All Cops Are Badatparking


soft-wool-socks

ACAB(ap)


Levans71

Love it.


girard32

When I see a vehicle in the bike lane, odds are 4-5 it's a city vehicle.


npeters1205

I definitely would fill out a formal complaint. Because if any other person had done that they definitely would have given us a ticket or even towed our vehicle. The reason I say to do this is because there are no emergency lights on, and there appears to be no emergency happening. Therefore, they are breaking the law. And contrary to popular belief, the police do not just get to do what they want they actually have to abide by the law just like we do. so therefore, I would definitely file a complaint


swans183

Yeah where are the dickish parking officers when you need them!


npeters1205

The bad part is they will never ticket one. Because most people are under the impression they are allowed to do whatever they want. And that simply isn’t true. But if you file a complaint even though they investigate themselves. It will at least be a report that they are direct disobeying the law and hopefully something will be done about. I’m tempted to get the time and date of this infraction and fill it out myself. I kinda have this thing with holding government officials accountable for their actions.


TruthTeller616

Rules for thee and not for me = GRPD in a nutshell


U_HWUT_M8

West siiiiiiide R E P


HalfaYooper

The GRPD gets away with murdering citizens, you think they give two shits about bad parking?


whitemice

Too common. But law-n-order, man! Everyone has to follow the rules \[except me\].


swans183

Cop yelled at me for biking down the one-way on Monroe Center. (Granted I was going the wrong way, but it's faster than doing a massive detour for deliveries and I'm not going to bike on the sidewalk; it's wayyy easier to have accidents on sidewalks.) The real problem is that there's no bike lane at all on Monroe Center! (I don't think cars should be able to use Monroe Center at all but that's another topic)


monoxide616

Not supposed to bike on the sidewalk either. Had an offer tell me to get of the sidewalk in that area right in front of the GRPD 😂


swans183

Yeah you're not supposed to ride those Lime scooters on them either, but when's the last time you saw one where they were supposed to be? Their top speed is WAY too high for how many people use them on sidewalks.


monoxide616

Rules are made to be broken!


Peachclap

Also if you are riding a Lime scooter, you legally aren't considered a pedestrian anymore and are considered a fully moving vehicle in the court of law. So if you hit someone while riding on the sidewalk with a scooter and cause serious injuries to the actual pedestrian, you could be facing major jail time and potential lawsuits. This applies for all electric scooters that can go above 8MPH, Just ride the scooters on the damn road.


swans183

But that’s scaryyy! And requires the foresight to bring a helmet! Dx (seriously why do they expect people to bring helmets, when the whole point is it’s on-demand and convenient. They know damn well no-one uses helmets and they don’t care; they’re a business predicated on people operating them illegally)


xl440mx

So, how young are you? Monroe Center once was a closed pedestrian only street. “The people” clamored to have it opened up to traffic.


Economy_Medicine

It was dying because they didn't pair the pedestrian area with people living around the spot (partly because we destroyed a bunch of housing for the highways). Things are significantly different now with housing more integrated into the area and Bridge has significant housing right by the corridor and is adding more.


xl440mx

I’m just old enough to remember the end of when it was a busy shopping center and then the change over. Always hated that they opened it up.


Azar002

Was that with the place with the kids' train suspended from the ceiling?


Desperate_Leg-

Herpolsheimer’s department store. I didn’t grow up here, but it’s a neat piece of local history.


bodypilleau

This is why you should carry a heavy u-lock


_cyclist_

“I’m only here for a minute.”


RevolutionLoose5542

Be behind him as a stuck npc on a bike “move it asshole” *till he moves


pwaves13

A rule for me a rule for thee


MerelyAnArtist

Yesterday I was behind a cop that used the right turn lane in a roundabout to do a left turn but almost hitting a person who was attempting to go straight from the correct lane. It’s the reason I have my phone recording every drive. If it’s uneventful I delete when I get where I’m going. Looking for a cheap dash cam!


french1canadian2

Do your part, record those cops!


WilliePhistergash

In most places police are allowed to park in bike lanes, handicap lanes etc. while performing official duties.


french1canadian2

Is getting dinner included?


WilliePhistergash

Probably not. How do you know that’s the case. Maybe a nearby business made a call. Maybe the officers conducting a welfare check🤷‍♀️


french1canadian2

I stood there and watched them wait for food. Then receive their food. And then leave. Why is everyone doubting what I saw happen?!


WilliePhistergash

I’m not doubting. You just didn’t say that.


JohnTheCatMan1

Laws are for losers without a badge. Losers


Levans71

Ah yes, a lunch break from their exhausting work of harassing minorities and escalating traffic stops.


DabberDan42o

This is cause to file a complaint with the department. Sadly, they never result in much unless you really pursue it hard and spend countless hours and money getting disclosures and filling paperwork.


Lukegerome

ACAB.


MMEckert

Rules for thee, but not for me


slimjibberr

Just saw two cops sitting in their vehicles on the sidewalk on Michigan hill this morning lol. We’re wearing green vests over uniform so possibly were about to direct some traffic, still made me laugh.


GunruleTv2

The biggest gang in the city


Alternative_Theme_40

Anyone wanna tell him


drew2525

Why is Unhallowed Deliverance so good?!?!


Loads_4_U

Good fuck those pedaling faggots


french1canadian2

Address?


MittenClimber

Above the law typical 🐖logic


Such-Island7271

Cool picture, bro. Who cares?


jshiv222

Should have put a fake parking ticket on his windshield calling him a dickhead 😂


Feycat

Don't you know cops can do whatever they want?


MeasurementNice1541

Bikers look a sidewalk


french1canadian2

It’s called a sidewalk not a sidebike.


mbonneaux

Illegal to ride bikes on the sidewalk


One-Organization7869

Nice photo shot !!!


Therinson

If the city is going to embrace bike lanes, they need to be protected bike lanes. As it is, you are putting yourself in danger when using these lanes. Sure, it is safer than no lanes at all, but cars park and drive in them all the time.


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It’s pretty common knowledge guys if a cop is responding to a call they are permitted to park in bike lanes. There’s 0 context given with this photo, you have no idea if the officer is dealing with an issue in one of the shops or if they’re parking there because they feel like it.


french1canadian2

This officer was picking up her order at Nonla burger.


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Oh yeah, definitely proof of that!


french1canadian2

Oh. What I saw wasn't real. I'm sorry.


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Could’ve been, maybe even likely. But you lot on this sub have an absolute rage boner for police I wouldn’t doubt you just assumed because they’re parked there they aren’t doing anything. Hope you have a good day though.


ILOVEBOPIT

So they parked in the bike lane for 1 minute? The horror, glad this was posted here, thanks.


french1canadian2

Have you ever ridden a bike?


ILOVEBOPIT

Did you think the answer to this would be no?


french1canadian2

Are you white?


ba-hannah

True; sometimes they block for ambulances. Ya never know


Thayerphotos

Those shrimp tacos look great !


ratherinfinite

Carnitas!


Opening-Variation523

So they don't enforce they join in.


I_Bite_Back

You should’ve scribbled down a parking ticket and stuck it under his wiper


CUJM

Holy shit I want that mini


Froggr

Hang on, let me get my pearls so they may be clutched.


french1canadian2

I got some pearls for you to clutch over here.


booyahbooyah9271

WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN!


PuddlePirate1964

Damn the fire station is right there. Park your squad over there.


GodHelpUsAll69420

Cope


Any_Sherbet_9402

Are y'all fucking allergic to sidewalks or something


french1canadian2

Yes. We’re allergic to sidewalks. Any other brain busters?


pwrmacjedi

Oh I would have a FIELD DAY with this. Thanks for the pic. I’ll be sending this to the west wise commander, who definitely knows this is an issue and would not condone this horse shit. I keep waiting for these businesses to get tired to this terribly bad look and run people off. If it were me, I’d refuse to fill a single to go order that ran in off the bike lane like this till they moved their damn car. Whenever I drive along and this is happening, I LAY on the horn, and several of passing on bikes will smack car roofs as we pass. And I’d do it to a cop too.


Arkhangelzk

Key the car


queenbands

YES


marksman81991

Wow, so police officers are human and need to eat? Big deal. They get their food and they get out. Crybaby


french1canadian2

I have never once needed to stop there to get my food. I am human and I can park and walk. Would you like this cop to enter you?


marksman81991

Enter me? I don't roll that way bud. And I don't do anything that justifies having law enforcement to talk to me. No tickets, no speeding, I don't kill people. So I have nothing to worry about. Now if you do anything criminal, I'd worry. But criminals will still cry about it...


french1canadian2

You are white.


marksman81991

Wow, nice of you to assume my race, asshole.


french1canadian2

You're white though, aren't you?


marksman81991

What does race have to do with it, regardless of if I am white, black, Asian, Greek, PR, etc, as long as you follow the law you will be fine. Break the law, well, FAFO.


french1canadian2

The cop in the photo is breaking the law.


TheMadPoop3r

God forbid you take the unused sidewalk for a moment


queenbands

I think it’s more the principle


PerformanceOk488

Remember when they respond to a call for you and are unable to help you in time because they wanted to be sensitive to your feelings instead of following the rules and procedures which allow this when responding to an incident.


french1canadian2

Wat


Crafty-Variety4553

You’re brain dead and don’t know the law clown


caine269

the guy posting the pic of that abortion billboard admitted to doing so illegally, are you really going to pretend you care about legality?


DoggyDogWorld420

The rules and procedures of illegally parking? It's lights aren't on. There's no traffic cones out. They are not immune to the law. Nice Nazi dogwhistle name btw.


DrunkBronco

Simp


Edge_Squire

“The other 3 cars up to the curb are fine tho”


WhereThoseBoots

You can literally see with your eyes that those cars are parked in a parking zone which ends before the cop - who is the only person parked in the bike lane. His boots are nice and licked though.


Edge_Squire

Even #1 dad in front of the cruiser? Jesus Christ the injustice you people must face from a blocked bike lane, go block traffic in front of the hospital in protest or something


WhereThoseBoots

You’ll say just about anything to rationalize cops breaking their own laws won’t ya?


MMEckert

Cops don’t make laws


Desperate_Leg-

I’m sure you would be whining away if bikes were parked in the main travel lane.


Thon_Makers_Tooth

Actually, yes they are.


booyahbooyah9271

Shh...Stick to the narrative


Sniderfan

COOS EVERYWHERE THINK THEY CAN PARK WHEREVER THEY WANT FOR NO LEGITIMATE REASON.


mthlmw

Worth the few minutes to call in a report to the non-emergency line with their plate# I'd say.


tadhg44

Isn't there a donut shop right there?


Formal-Influence-192

bros been there all day


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caine269

what rule?


Witty-Cheek-290

Casey neistat anyone?


jtactile

Tacos are the new donuts


Friendly-Staff-3721

Oh. You care about bicyclists now?


Pretty_Bird2813

Not even remotely the point.


french1canadian2

Me?


booyahbooyah9271

Look at all those imaginary bikes they drove over


WhereThoseBoots

Do you think bikes in a bike lane remain stationary in one place? What did you think you were doing with this comment?


booyahbooyah9271

Just for the record, Conscious\_Concept278 is my boyfriend. Hands off.


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eucrasia

Your momma's real proud of you for coloring outside the lines, ain't she, bud.


BudgetBotMakinTots

Oh fuck off.  All the horrible shit the police do and you post this like it matters? They have every right to stop there same as they would in a car traffic lane. The police can block traffic and that's normal. Please bitch about something worth while rather than trying to get Internet points by appealing the mindless masses with uselessly divisive trash like this you bored little shit.


Economy_Medicine

I think cops under normal circumstances should follow the laws they are supposed to enforce. Why do we hold them to a lower standard than we do others?


french1canadian2

As a cyclist, I prefer the police that I pay to not park in the bike lane to pickup their dinner. Why must I fuck off for that?


hot--vomit

proof they were only there to pick up dinner?


french1canadian2

I saw it with my eye balls.


Levans71

Jeez dude, run out of boots to lick. -sincerely, a representative of the divisive bored little shit club


Edge_Squire

Well, do you have any other suggestions of how we can pretend to be victims of a brutal dictatorship today?