If you’ve ever watched a cyclist swerve into traffic to get around a car parked in a bike lane, you know it’s not just annoying, it’s dangerous. Richmond is betting that a little education might go further than a fine, at least for now.
Mayor Danny Avula has kicked off an April-long awareness campaign targeting drivers who park in designated bike lanes. Instead of slapping a $65 citation on your windshield, Richmond Police and the city’s parking enforcement vendor will leave a warning notice on your windshield throughout the month. Think of it as a friendly heads-up before the real consequences start.
That grace period ends May 1, when citations and the $65 civil penalty come back in full force…