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In reply to the discussion: Update on the bikers who terrorized a New York City Family. [View all]magical thyme
(14,881 posts)The rode on sidewalks, they passed traffic in breakdown lanes and on the broken lines between lanes, and even drove between lanes in the opposite direction of traffic, sometimes were weaving in and out. Also ran a couple red lights. Generally reckless endangerment and violation of traffic laws throughout.
Furthermore, they are riding off road vehicles without plates and presumably unregistered.
They went looking for trouble and it found them. My sympathy for the guy who ended up paralyzed is zero.
I actually saw an article yesterday while at work with a bulletin from a police department advising people what to do if they find themselves in a similar situation as the SUV family.
The driver of the SUV did *exactly* what the police recommended. Stay locked in your vehicle if you can. If you can't and you are in fear for your safety, leave the area.
The fact that he is not being charged and the police called it self-defense says it all.