gravel trucks!

[Quillfred]

I'm wondering if you were directly west of Hwy 20 near I-5.

When we were driving to Winthrop 10 days ago, we were directly behind a very inebriated (small) truck driver who started driving slowly, erratically, took out a sign, then proceeded to lose his retread off a rear tire. Did he stop for any of this? Nah.

Unfortunately we didn't have a cell phone but someone must have because the cops followed him.

[mimitabby]

no, we were on State Route 92 near granite falls.
The owner of the first truck company called me back last night.

He said that the license plate i gave him was not one of his, but he'd had a safety meeting (he called it a shouting match!) where he let his guys know
that it was NOT okay to harass bicyclists and if he hears any more bad reports, heads will fly..
Later I will call the other company.

[slinkedog]

You go, Mimi! I'm really interested to hear what's going to come of this!

[mimitabby]

I called the other company, and a very concerned woman listened to my story and asked if I would send her a letter describing what happened because;
"coming from me, it's nagging" she said "coming from you they will take it more seriously"

So i am writing a letter now.

[Quillfred]

I wonder if there is a law against harassment of this nature. Something like reckless endangerment come to mind. Thanks for persuing this. It makes the road a little safer for the rest of us.

[mimitabby]

I wonder if there is a law against harassment of this nature. Something like reckless endangerment come to mind. Thanks for persuing this. It makes the road a little safer for the rest of us.

Yes, there is a law. I wonder if I have done the right thing contacting the owners and not law enforcement. I cc'd my letter to an attorney who is a bicyclist and a member of our club. We'll see if he has any comments.

[pooks]

If you haven't already, keep records of everyone you talk to (ask them to spell their names -- that lets them know in a hurry that you mean business), time and day, and what they say. Later you may want the details and if necessary can turn them over the record over to law enforcement. I don't know in this case that it will be helpful, but it's a good habit to start.