As a result, ticketing young children is an unnecessarily harsh approach to handling their violations. C. Review and, if necessary, modify procedures for handling bicycle theft and assault on bicyclists. Bike theft is common in some communities. 3. Consider adding bicycle enforcement options to routine police department procedures. A. Investigate establishing a mountain bike police patrol.
Mountain bikes can be a key part of such an emphasis.
They are fast and quiet, allowing new levels of success in drug enforcement, for example, and help officers keep fit. Such patrols are also very popular with the public. IV Encouragement 1. Reduce or eliminate disincentives for cycling and incentives for driving single-occupant motor vehicles. A. Add bicycle options to agency motor pools.