Controversy in Verona for a fine imposed on a cyclist talking on the phone while riding in
The local police commander of Verona Luigi Altamura clear they have nothing against cyclists, but only to keep security. "The Highway Code - Altamura said - called the velocipede bicycle and considers a vehicle in the truest sense of the word and all its effects." The commander recalled that just two nights ago in Verona, a cyclist is distracted by the phone ended up in a car by purchasing serious injury. "It is also growing - Altamura continues - the number of people cycling using your iPod or MP3. The danger is always lurking. Beautiful and positive using the bike but not with the music." However, firefighters have declined to apply the maximum fine, but merely a fine of € 148 (the maximum is 594 €).
The work of the brigade has the full approval of the mayor of Verona, Flavio Tosi, which ensures that "was extremely correct." "The decision of the municipal police is to prevent, but when you have time to act - says Tosi - not doing so would mean failure to act. And the most important thing would create a dangerous precedent by allowing anyone to behave outside the rules. "
The fine is the second was lawful Danilo Di Luca, winner of the Tour of Italy in 2007." I'm crazy. To get the money the municipalities do not know what to do ...", says the rider. "You can not reply to the Mobile handy while you ride? - Added Di Luca - Well, while walking with my bike at this time I am responding to the phone on a bike path and I just want to see a policeman stops me and tells me that the risk of putting someone in, I ... " .
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