Driving Suspension and Public Embarrassment for Wild Teen's

Roberto's Story - Dahlonega, United States 

In a rural Appalachian mountain town, one cyclist has learned that even the quietest roads can carry real risks. Before every ride, he checks his essentials: pumped tires, charged lights, and most importantly, his Cycliq Fly6 and Fly12 cameras. These devices don’t just capture scenic backroads and friendly pelotons—they’re his first line of defence when things go wrong.

The rider began recording his rides out of necessity. Without video evidence, he found that reports of aggressive drivers or roaming animals were often ignored. Authorities, stretched for resources, could only weigh his word against the denials of motorists or pet owners. But the camera changed everything. It allowed him to document incidents with clarity, giving his complaints the weight they needed to be taken seriously.

That vigilance paid off recently when he was targeted by a group of teenagers driving recklessly near the school zone. Despite providing a report and video to the sheriff, initial efforts to identify the vehicle stalled. Refusing to let the case slip into silence, the rider shared the footage with trusted local contacts, including teachers. When a deputy mentioned trouble identifying the car, he took matters into his own hand, riding through the student parking lot to match the vehicle to its license plate.

The car belonged to the son of a school administrator. Once exposed, the consequences came swiftly. The driver had his license suspended for six months. All four teens involved were suspended from their sports teams and required to issue formal apologies to both the cyclist and their teammates for tarnishing the reputation of their school. The rider also received a letter from the driver’s father, shocked and ashamed of his son’s actions.

Rather than pushing for legal penalties, the cyclist opted for a resolution through school and family discipline, one he believes had a more lasting impact. In a small town, social accountability runs deep. Thanks to his Fly12 camera footage, this wasn’t just another incident swept under the rug. It was a powerful reminder that when cyclists are equipped with the right tools, they can shift the balance, making roads safer, communities more aware, and actions impossible to ignore.

“I could have insisted upon a legal remedy via the court system, but I believe that using school and family discipline provided some effective alternatives in this case. It's a small town and the social embarrassment that the families are facing is huge; my ride video is staying up.” said Roberto.

The footage made the truth undeniable. So disturbing that police and prosecutors took swift action.

Why Recording Matters

Mark’s footage was submitted to the authorities and became the key piece of evidence. The case officer noted it would have been difficult to take any action without it. When things go wrong, video gives you the power to show exactly what happened. And when drivers know they might be recorded, they’re more likely to think twice before making a dangerous choice.

Feel safe. Record your ride. With the dashcam engineered for cyclists.

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