unsafe crossing

[likeig6]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

On a bicycle I crossed the street which is PCH in Malibu. I happened to do this in front of a motorcycle sheriff. he was heading north , I crossed and turned south. He did quick u turn and pulled me over. wrote ticket for unsfe crossing 21801/a vl) I felt safe in my crossing. he only asked why I didnt use the light t the intersection. and that I could lose my life If he felt safe turning in front of oncoming traffic after me, why ticket? Did I break the law, or was this his judgement call. Does he have to appear at the arrainment.

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

On a bicycle I crossed the street which is PCH in Malibu. I happened to do this in front of a motorcycle sheriff. he was heading north , I crossed and turned south. He did quick u turn and pulled me over. wrote ticket for unsfe crossing 21801/a vl) I felt safe in my crossing. he only asked why I didnt use the light t the intersection. and that I could lose my life If he felt safe turning in front of oncoming traffic after me, why ticket? Did I break the law, or was this his judgement call. Does he have to appear at the arrainment.

So you feel the officer should've only ticketed your dead body?

 

[justalayman]

21801. (a) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or
to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or
private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close
enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning
movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the
approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with
reasonable safety.
(b) A driver having yielded as prescribed in subdivision (a), and
having given a signal when and as required by this code, may turn
left or complete a U-turn, and the drivers of vehicles approaching
the intersection or the entrance to the property or alley from the
opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the turning
vehicle.

apparently the officer felt he was close enough constitute a hazard. You can always argue it with the courts.