Actually I have a feeling they're going to throw it out of court once I explain what happened and when they hear the full details of what an utter loon this guy is
 

Right it would come down to a judgement of character thing, so you would be likely to win against the ticket.

You're actually questioning whether you should contest this???  Wow.
 
In court, simply ask the other guy to explain HOW you managed to break his mirror.  There's NO WAY he can give any answer that doesn't implicate him ("I was trying to hit him with a bat," "I was trying to pass him when there was no room," "I was trying to run him over," etc.).
 
Ask why in the hell you're even IN court (or were arrested in the first place) when you're on a bike and a guy is trying to run you over so badly that he was willing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street.
 
Man, I would get a lawyer and milk money out of this!  Heck, what a story for the news too.
 
You should be lucky you "only" got some road-rash.

Next time bring a gun to the bat fight.

BobF
Next time bring a gun to the bat fight.

You must have missed the part where the police get the situation all wrong and handle things ass-backwards Bob. 

The incident may have been preventable if you were riding one of these:
 

SteveStrummerUK
  

 
 

craigb
You're actually questioning whether you should contest this???  Wow.
 
In court, simply ask the other guy to explain HOW you managed to break his mirror.  There's NO WAY he can give any answer that doesn't implicate him ("I was trying to hit him with a bat," "I was trying to pass him when there was no room," "I was trying to run him over," etc.).
 
Ask why in the hell you're even IN court (or were arrested in the first place) when you're on a bike and a guy is trying to run you over so badly that he was willing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street.
 
Man, I would get a lawyer and milk money out of this!  Heck, what a story for the news too.
 
You should be lucky you "only" got some road-rash.

Well, I guess he's probably going to try and say that I simply rode past and smashed his mirror with my fist or something. Luckily though, one of his charges is weapon possession (for the bat) so that part of the story is pretty much confirmed. 

Bummer! He likely has priors. I remember that line from "Barney Miller". That's pretty much the end of my legal advice.
 
Next, is he by any chance of dubious citizenship? Ice, Ice, Baby.
 
Most importantly, glad you are OK! That Citibike looks like a slow ride.
 
take it easy,
-Tom

emeraldsoul
Bummer! He likely has priors. I remember that line from "Barney Miller". That's pretty much the end of my legal advice.
 
Next, is he by any chance of dubious citizenship? Ice, Ice, Baby.
 
Most importantly, glad you are OK! That Citibike looks like a slow ride.
 
take it easy,
-Tom

I wouldn't be surprised if he has priors. 62 year old nut job from the South Bronx. 
 
The CitiBikes are actually a pretty sweet ride if you get one that's been maintained properly. I can get a good speed up on them. But you're not going to outrun a car on one. Man I know what it's like to feel hunted after today, looking over my shoulder and seeing that big yellow douchemobile literally inches away and about to make impact.....unsurprisingly, I thought my number was up. Didn't have anything trippy happen to me like my life flashing before my eyes though, which is a bit of a con. 

craigb
You're actually questioning whether you should contest this???  Wow.
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Man, I would get a lawyer and milk money out of this!  Heck, what a story for the news too.
 

I'm with Craig on this one. Absolutely you should raise hell, and your first call should be to the NYT. Hopefully, it won't get thrown out before you at least have a chance to blast 'em with some righteous indignation.