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Four NYPD officers converged on one woman on a bike because she smiled at them, then detained her because she wasn't carrying ID. (www.threads.com)

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[–] VirgilMastercard@reddthat.com 178 points 2 days ago (3 children)

What's with the replies asking why she's not carrying ID in NYC? Is there some reason why you need to have ID on you at all times on New York?

[–] flandish@lemmy.world 147 points 2 days ago

the reason is that the people asking are fascist asses. there is no legit reason to “need” an ID in any american place when out like this woman was.

[–] KingPorkChop@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 days ago

ID is like meth to these pigs.

[–] GladiusB@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's actually a law in certain states. In California you need an ID even for the officer with a bicycle infraction. This is New York though and I don't know the particulars of the municipality.

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 24 points 2 days ago

California does not require a cyclist to present an ID to an officer when being cited for a traffic offense. However if they choose, an officer may arrest and hold you to verify your identity. Same is true with pedestrians.