WARNING! Wairarapa crackdown today! (Sun 14 Nov)

[Hans]

Cops everywhere. Mobile checkpoints. Wof/reg/licence. Most dense around Martinborough. It seems they've started a day early.

[porky]

Or a day late and targeting the wrong groups, if you read the Herald. NZ is less 8 people from this weekends carnage. So far no motorcyclists.... time to tempt fate and suit up. I love a good road block!!

[Hans]

I seem to be stuck in a certain 'Rapa town in my fave cafe with no clear way out. Anyone for coffee in the square?

[Ocean1]

Wof/reg/licence. Most dense around Martinborough.

What, no educational leaflets?

Do they have cake? Sausages?

[MSTRS]

I seem to be stuck in a certain 'Rapa town in my fave cafe with no clear way out. Anyone for coffee in the square?

What? Keeping your head down cos you're riding illegally? The least the cops could do is buy you a few rounds to pass the time...

[Genie]

I seem to be stuck in a certain 'Rapa town in my fave cafe with no clear way out. Anyone for coffee in the square?

don't have too many coffees, they can make you a little hypo:woohoo:

[ukusa]

Cops everywhere. Mobile checkpoints. Wof/reg/licence. Most dense around Martinborough. It seems they've started a day early.

I still have not seen the stats for road deaths caused by bikes with no rego/wof or unlicenced rider to warrant these sorts of taxpayer funded quota fillers.

[Bonez]

If you're wfo, regged, and licenced you've nothing to worry about. My favourate roads are getting congested anyway and a few bikes off the road would make things better. Mind if you're carrying some dounuts you may get off scot free.

[Hans]

Made it home. Didn't stop to have a chat, so I don't know if they had leaflets or not.

[porky]

Yup they are every where. Never thought the crapper had so many boys in blue. But too busy pulling over idiots on 4 wheels to worry about this idiot on 2. Nice day out, well worth the tank of gas.

[Hans]

Yup they are every where. Never thought the crapper had so many boys in blue. But too busy pulling over idiots on 4 wheels to worry about this idiot on 2. Nice day out, well worth the tank of gas.

The Highway Patrol cars were from Welly. Stopped on the hill and saw them heading back.

[Headbanger]

Better use of their time then giving me a parking ticket outside my fuckin house.

[Big Dave]

Better use of their time then giving me a parking ticket outside my fuckin house.

See. I told you it was good comedy. I still think my Speed Camera in my own street trumps.

[porky]

Better use of their time then giving me a parking ticket outside my fuckin house.

You been in the crapper a week and cops decend here on mass.:facepalm:

[Headbanger]

You been in the crapper a week and cops decend here on mass.:facepalm:

Yeah, word got around that the guy from Wanganui who parked his wagon pointing in the wrong direction was in the Wairarapa and bang, Roadblocks everywhere. They would have sent the guy down who wrote the ticket but he has probably been promoted.....

[Stormer]

If they stay around Martinborough thats cool.
Went for a good paced ride out to Riversdale for a RedBull by the beach, and the only cop was the one my trusty Escort sniffed out just before the bridge getting back into Masterton (on the 70k bit).

[davereid]

If you're wfo, regged, and licenced you've nothing to worry about.


A ticket for an un-licenced bike is not even on my list of things to worry about, even though I dont own a licenced bike.

I worry about cars doing right turns across my right of way, I worry about oil and diesel spills that I did not see, I worry about cars that won't keep left.

So you still had things to worry about.

I on the other hand did not worry about being on an un-licenced bike.

I did the round trip to Raetihi, and returned undamaged by the serious threat of a poor driver, or the who-cares-less threat of a policeman.

[Bonez]

So what you're saying is if you stayed of the road there'd be nothing to worry about then.

I'm a bit disappointed Hans didn't pick up a leaflet.

[BIG DOUG]

Rode down to the port rd drags,never seen so many cops stopped to talk to a mate and in the 20mins or so we had 8 cop cars marked and unmarked pass by us I better watch my lane splitting on the way to work tomorrow.

[Hans]

So what you're saying is if you stayed of the road there'd be nothing to worry about then.

I'm a bit disappointed Hans didn't pick up a leaflet.

I'm so sorry. I figured the leaflet would cost me at least 400 bucks. So I decided to pass.

[Bonez]

I'm so sorry. I figured the leaflet would cost me at least 400 bucks. So I decided to pass.You poor dear.

[scumdog]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....:innocent:

[White trash]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....:innocent:

Yeah. But we don't all have "secret society" immunity mate..................

[NONONO]

Just in case you missed it a few days ago.....


JONATHON HOWE - The Manawatu Standard
Last updated 12:00 12/11/2010
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Central District motorcyclists and moped riders will be targeted during a month-long police operation prompted by an increase in two-wheeler registrations since 2000.

Police say the death of 14 riders on Central District roads in the past two years was also a driving factor for the campaign, which starts on Monday and runs to December 19.

But a Palmerston North motorcyclist believes it is more about making the Government money than ensuring the roads are safer for motorcyclists.

Highway Patrol officers will focus on vehicle conditions, safety equipment, clothing, licences and rider behaviour, while also checking warrants, registrations and licences.

Motorcyclists will be pulled over and spoken to at checkpoints throughout the Central District, which includes Palmerston North, Levin and New Plymouth.

Highway Patrol boss Senior Sergeant Kris Burbery said fuel prices, congestion, environmental awareness and a rise in popularity among mature riders were factors in the increase in motorcycle registrations.

"The risks are particularly high for this specific group of motorists.

"We fully accept that crashes involving motorcyclists are not always the fault of the rider, but there are still safety measures riders can take to improve their chances."

Many police officers were avid motorcyclists, so they were personally aware of the danger and vulnerability of riding.

"This is not about going out there and writing out a whole lot of tickets," he said. "Although enforcement will be an element of the campaign, the primary focus is education and promoting improved safety and riding practices."

ANZA Motor Company sales manager Ivan Woods said motorcyclists expected to be targeted after the registration prices rose on October 1.

It now cost between $400 and $530, depending on the size of the bike, to register a motorcycle for 12 months.

"We knew it was going to happen; that the first thing they were going to do [when the prices rose] was target motorcycles," Mr Woods said.

"It's about revenue. I don't care what police say."

Mr Woods said some motorcyclists, especially people with multiple bikes, had refused to register their bikes after October 1.

"Especially the people who have got bikes living in the shed that they bring out on the weekends.

"A lot of guys are just saying they are going to take the risk. A mate of mine's got four bikes and he's not going to register all four."

Mr Woods said research he had done alongside ACC revealed that most motorcycle crashes were not caused by the motorcyclist.
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"If you're in a car, you notice a bus or a truck but not always a bike."

The police initiative has been given support by ACC Minister Nick Smith, with a spokesman saying staff from the Crown entity would be joining police and Horizons Regional Council to get the safety message across during the campaign.

"While car fatalities are declining, motorcycle deaths have been on the rise," the spokesman said.
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Wonder how long till your "approved" riding gear, including helmet (or as the insurance companies would have it, sports gear) is included in your WOF?

[Hans]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....:innocent:

Probably not quite as bad as being a minion of the government that has to enforce anything he's ordered to. ''Yesss Massster.'' Does your conscience bother you?

[duckonin]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....:innocent:

No wondering/worrying where the cops are up here, in the morn the huddle round the coffee pot eating muffins, then pretend to do book work as they are getting too fat to fit behind the wheel of a patrol car..:yes:

[scumdog]

Yeah. But we don't all have "secret society" immunity mate..................

Then more fool you!!

[scumdog]

Probably not quite as bad as being a minion of the government that has to enforce anything he's ordered to. ''Yesss Massster.'' Does your conscience bother you?


Conscience?

What's that??

[cheshirecat]

Conscience?

What's that??
Well I certainly don't like being pulled up, especially when I've been riding perfectly legally but then I don't have to clear up the bike accident mess I saw outside TePapa last Tuesday. For me that's the bottom line really. I hope the rider's OK mate.

[Stylo]

Well I certainly don't like being pulled up, especially when I've been riding perfectly legally but then I don't have to clear up the bike accident mess I saw outside TePapa last Tuesday. For me that's the bottom line really. I hope the rider's OK mate.

I hope the riders ok too mate, and just checked my 'Busa's still standing , we've just had a big shake 4.9 and only 9km deep , picture off the the wall and the cat's gone but all good here in CH Ch ...third big one we've had today...damn

[porky]

Just in case you missed it a few days ago.....


Central District motorcyclists and moped riders will be targeted during a month-long police operation prompted by an increase in two-wheeler registrations since 2000.

Police say the death of 14 riders on Central District roads in the past two years was also a driving factor for the campaign, which starts on Monday and runs to December 19.

Motorcyclists will be pulled over and spoken to at checkpoints throughout the Central District, which includes Palmerston North, Levin and New Plymouth.

......joining police and Horizons Regional Council to get the safety message across during the campaign.



Didnt miss it, just wrong area, wrong regional council and wrong day......

[NONONO]

Yup...Still, as I said, they broadcasted their intention...
Well Citizen bikers...
Here's my prediction for the New ACC Insurance Scheme (scam). Which once up and running will become industry standard for motorcycle insurance companies.
1.ATGATT as mandatory for all motorcyclists. Failure to wear ATGATT will void your cover, as you failed to take proper and reasonable (where reasonable is considered to mean "what the average person would do") steps to ensure your safety.
2.All safety gear (currently considered "sports apparel" and claims for replacement are paid out at second hand value only) will be subject to either becoming part of the WOF, or will have a WOF of their own. WOF on gear will take into account;
safety rating of each piece,
condition of,
age of,
That year old helmet with the small scratch on top, or those 18 month old bike pants may no longer be "safety worthy".
WOF failed!
Now show me your papers ........
Think I'm paranoid? Hell Yes!

[chanceyy]

Or a day late and targeting the wrong groups, if you read the Herald. NZ is less 8 people from this weekends carnage. So far no motorcyclists.... time to tempt fate and suit up. I love a good road block!!

and you spoke too soon, just seen on the news two died fr Motorbike accident over Gissy way (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4343257/Eleven-dead-in-horror-weekend) and A motorcyclist died in a crash in the Hamilton suburb of Te Rapa yesterday. So thats 3 of the 11, of course you then have the two cyclists and if my maths is right 6 is other vehicles

[Berries]

The weekend's toll meant three more people died than over the recent three-day Labour weekend.
Call me a cynic, but this shows how the Labour weekend 4km/h speed tolerance was in fact a raging success.

[Swoop]

Failure to wear ATGATT will void your cover, as you failed to take proper and reasonable (where reasonable is considered to mean "what the average person would do") steps to ensure your safety.
So car drivers will be voided ACC if they do not wear their seatbelts?

[MSTRS]

So car drivers will be voided ACC if they do not wear their seatbelts?

Of course not. They're not the 'enemy'...

[ukusa]

Yup...Still, as I said, they broadcasted their intention...
Well Citizen bikers...
Here's my prediction for the New ACC Insurance Scheme (scam). Which once up and running will become industry standard for motorcycle insurance companies.
1.ATGATT as mandatory for all motorcyclists. Failure to wear ATGATT will void your cover, as you failed to take proper and reasonable (where reasonable is considered to mean "what the average person would do") steps to ensure your safety.
2.All safety gear (currently considered "sports apparel" and claims for replacement are paid out at second hand value only) will be subject to either becoming part of the WOF, or will have a WOF of their own. WOF on gear will take into account;
safety rating of each piece,
condition of,
age of,
That year old helmet with the small scratch on top, or those 18 month old bike pants may no longer be "safety worthy".
WOF failed!
Now show me your papers ........
Think I'm paranoid? Hell Yes!

I've got my Kevlar undies & carbon fibre jock strap ready. I can just picture it now, dropping my pants for a roadside inspection :gob:

[mashman]

and you spoke too soon, just seen on the news two died fr Motorbike accident over Gissy way (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4343257/Eleven-dead-in-horror-weekend) and A motorcyclist died in a crash in the Hamilton suburb of Te Rapa yesterday. So thats 3 of the 11, of course you then have the two cyclists and if my maths is right 6 is other vehicles

As the cyclists don't pay road levy and the govt financially penalise us for our poor riding record, i'd say that cars caused 9 of the 11 deaths. Because ACC allow me to aportion blame, I shall... cars caused 81% of all deaths at the weekend... but it's ok, it's to be expected as there's more cars on the road :shit:

[roogazza]

Yeah. But we don't all have "secret society" immunity mate..................

Not so much a 'Secret Society' as a 'Society of Secrets' lol.
Immunity, oh they were the days believe me. hahaha

ps Hans, get up earlier, shift starts at 7am after coffee,you looking over the shoulder cos you're not reg'ed ??

[scumdog]

and you spoke too soon, just seen on the news two died fr Motorbike accident over Gissy way (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4343257/Eleven-dead-in-horror-weekend) and A motorcyclist died in a crash in the Hamilton suburb of Te Rapa yesterday. So thats 3 of the 11, of course you then have the two cyclists and if my maths is right 6 is other vehicles

And the one seriously injured down the Catlins way, overcooked a bend........only doing 65kph....so his mates say....:shifty:

And the one today down near Kaitangata, not so seriously hurt though.

[Pixie]

I still have not seen the stats for road deaths caused by bikes with no rego/wof or unlicenced rider to warrant these sorts of taxpayer funded quota fillers.

They cause havoc with the ACC accountants,though,That is why this "Police initiative" is driven by ACC

[Pixie]

and you spoke too soon, just seen on the news two died fr Motorbike accident over Gissy way (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4343257/Eleven-dead-in-horror-weekend) and A motorcyclist died in a crash in the Hamilton suburb of Te Rapa yesterday. So thats 3 of the 11, of course you then have the two cyclists and if my maths is right 6 is other vehicles

The 2 cyclists were found to have been carrying cameras in their packs,
Cameras that have tiny motors in their autofocuses.
That is why those 2 accidents will be listed as motorcyclists