![]() ![]() Once I decided not to practice medicine, I dropped the pseudonyms expect for convenience. The best protection would not be to disguise them, but to disguise me. «I began writing as a medical student, and felt that I would continue as a doctor and ought to protect my patients from the fear that they might pop up in the pages of a thriller. I enjoyed Scratch One, once the book gets into its grove the pacing is spot on and Carr is a likable character, the down side is the terror subplot really didn't come through and all that action in the initial build faded too quickly. The book primarily focuses on Carr, which is fine as his clueless character is well written and his own story evolves into a kind of hero much like what was promised in the early stages of the book, however, this is more pulpy than action with Carr more the accidental hero type. There was a lot of build-up for a setting which didn't really play out. Scratch One started off like a Bond film with exotic locations, quick kills, and breakneck action sequences. Unlucky for Carr, he happens to resemble a well known (in the criminal underworld) US Agent and becomes absorbed in a world better suited to James Bond than a clueless lawyer - though he does hold his own against the bad guys. ![]() For lawyer, Richard Carr, a trip to the Riviera at the request of a prominent US Governor was meant to be equal parts leisure and work as he plays personal house shopper searching for a villa abroad. Pedal-assist bicycles that have been modified are not considered to be pedal-assist bicycles and may not be operated on NYC streets.Scratch One is a classic 'wrong man' tale where mistaken identity can lead to murder. The pedal-assist bicycle must have an original label, provided by the bicycle or electric motor manufacturer, that states the maximum motor-assisted speed and motor wattage of the bicycle. Pedal-assist bicycles cannot be equipped with any throttle capacity or have additional motorized equipment attached to it. The electric motor can only engage when the operator is pedaling and going less than 20 miles per hour, and disengages or stops to function when the operator brakes, stops pedaling, or when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour. Pedal-assist bicycles are defined as bicycles that have fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 horsepower). Learn more about commercial bicycling requirements for businesses.Ĭertain pedal-assist bicycles may be legally operated on New York City streets. Models of the poster with the required information are available for download in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, or Russian on the Department of Transportation's website. The posters must be at least 11 x 17 inches and contain 21 point font type.įailure to post this sign will result in a fine. Learn more about commercial bicycling rules and requirements.īusinesses that make deliveries by bicycle are required to post bicycle safety procedures. Delivery cyclists must wear the helmets and fasten them securely. They also must provide helmets that meet City safety standards. All other cyclists may receive a summons for riding on a City sidewalk.īusinesses are required to equip their delivery bicycles with these safety devices: Any cyclist not obeying all traffic rules may be issued a Traffic Violation by a police officer.Ĭhildren age 12 and younger may ride their bicycles on the sidewalk. NYPD enforces traffic rules on City streets and in Central Park. Employers are required to ensure that their commercial cyclists wear helmets. ![]() All bicycle riders up to age 14 must wear approved helmets.Ĭommercial Cyclists: New York City law requires all commercial cyclists to wear securely fastened, properly fitted helmets that are in good condition. Recreational Cyclists: All children up to age 14 are required by New York State law to wear bike helmets certified by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ![]() Learn more about electric scooters and electric bikes. Use of Electric Scooters and Electric BicyclesĮlectric scooters and electric bicycles are allowed in New York City bike lanes and on streets where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour or less. Learn more about bike safety and regulations. More detailed information is available online. ![]()
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