Auckland car drivers, a lone breed?

[IanGt750]

A sunny day and stuck in the office all day today so I used the bike to get to Newmarket (work) from home in St Heliers. I took a longer route than necessary but hey, why not?
First near miss was from a Merc in a hurry to get in the T3 lane, even though she was alone and busy on the phone! Get over it I told myself.
Reached Remuera and a parked cabbie locked eyes with me and promptly pulled a U turn, obviously excited to get an early morning fare. So pleased I fixed the ABS on the bike.
Heading up Carlton Gore Rd, nearly there and Mr white van man threw open his door and looked very surprised as he took (so did I) evasive action to avoid my LH cylinder. Fof FFFFF sake.
I took the coast route home!

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Aucklands drivers make the the rest of the country look amazing in comparison. Every time I go there I see shocking driving.

[Gremlin]

I had two reasonable near misses within 1km of home when I left this morning... Figured it was a warning to go back to bed, except I had work stuff to do.

So, you now believe us when we all say "They're trying to kill you" ?

[scissorhands]

Certain times and/or days along Great North Road and Karangahape Road are nuts.

I'm acclimatised and hardly notice much now a days, but sometimes the traffic from/to the many side streets merges with the main road flow or leaves for a side street, in such a chaotic manner....just viewing ahead is a sight of mayhem for extended periods of time
Its non stop like a writhing snake, very highly competitive arena. But yeah east orks has some real shockers for some reason.

Then K road after midnight Fridys is hellish even in a car.

Some days or times are dangerous and should be avoided by newbie riders. Everyone goes mad.

[iYRe]

I have a day like that like.. twice a year.. the rest of the time its fine.

The secret is to learn how to read minds..

In saying that.. driving down Dominion rd (going south) - get about 3/4 down at about 2:30am, doing about 70k. See these headlights in the distance behind me.. look away.. look back "farque.. they got close quick" - thinking it might be Mr Policeman, I knocked a few more kmh off a few secs later I arrived at the shops at the cnr of mt Albert rd. Just as I got to the start of the shops this car comes blasting past, on the wrong side of the islands.. passes me and the car in front, decides to come back on to our side of the median islands, and does so... at least one of his tires explode as he comes across (maybe 2).

The car in front hits the picks, which I had anticipated and gone left already away from him. The now 3 wheeler goes through the red lights, and hangs a right down Mt Albert.. sparks flying, grinding, graunching.. As I got to the lights they went green (like.. 10 secs later) and he was gone.. no sign of him anywhere..

The funny thing was the dude as he pulled across the median barrier island things and everythign exploded.. he had the most surprised expression on his face (he had turned his head, in an attempt to make sure he was safe to pull back in I suspect).

I had just worked an 18 hour day and I was knackered.. nerves were jangling all the way home..

[madandy]

Ya doin blardy well just stayin alive!
Take care out there an keep reading their minds :Punk:

[IanGt750]

And Mr Plod was where?


I have a day like that like.. twice a year.. the rest of the time its fine.

The secret is to learn how to read minds..

In saying that.. driving down Dominion rd (going south) - get about 3/4 down at about 2:30am, doing about 70k. See these headlights in the distance behind me.. look away.. look back "farque.. they got close quick" - thinking it might be Mr Policeman, I knocked a few more kmh off a few secs later I arrived at the shops at the cnr of mt Albert rd. Just as I got to the start of the shops this car comes blasting past, on the wrong side of the islands.. passes me and the car in front, decides to come back on to our side of the median islands, and does so... at least one of his tires explode as he comes across (maybe 2).

The car in front hits the picks, which I had anticipated and gone left already away from him. The now 3 wheeler goes through the red lights, and hangs a right down Mt Albert.. sparks flying, grinding, graunching.. As I got to the lights they went green (like.. 10 secs later) and he was gone.. no sign of him anywhere..

The funny thing was the dude as he pulled across the median barrier island things and everythign exploded.. he had the most surprised expression on his face (he had turned his head, in an attempt to make sure he was safe to pull back in I suspect).

I had just worked an 18 hour day and I was knackered.. nerves were jangling all the way home..

[<G>]

Auckland traffic conditions is one of the main reasons why I'm moving to Gisborne!

[iYRe]

And Mr Plod was where?

nowhere.. nowhere at all.. probably asleep :P

[jasonu]

Certain times and/or days along Great North Road and Karangahape Road are nuts.

I'm acclimatised and hardly notice much now a days, but sometimes the traffic from/to the many side streets merges with the main road flow or leaves for a side street, in such a chaotic manner....just viewing ahead is a sight of mayhem for extended periods of time
Its non stop like a writhing snake, very highly competitive arena. But yeah east orks has some real shockers for some reason.

Then K road after midnight Fridys is hellish even in a car.

Some days or times are dangerous and should be avoided by newbie riders. Everyone goes mad.

What are you doing on Krd on late Friday nights?

[Subike]

A sunny day and stuck in the office all day today so I used the bike to get to Newmarket (work) from home in St Heliers. I took a longer route than necessary but hey, why not?
First near miss was from a Merc in a hurry to get in the T3 lane, even though she was alone and busy on the phone! Get over it I told myself.
Reached Remuera and a parked cabbie locked eyes with me and promptly pulled a U turn, obviously excited to get an early morning fare. So pleased I fixed the ABS on the bike.
Heading up Carlton Gore Rd, nearly there and Mr white van man threw open his door and looked very surprised as he took (so did I) evasive action to avoid my LH cylinder. Fof FFFFF sake.
I took the coast route home!



Did you happen to be on the left side of the lane in all these incidents? Im curious, thats all.

[MIXONE]

In Wellington it's not just the car drivers.Trucks,buses,other bikes heck anything that moves.Two on my Top Ten Hate List are those who don't indicate and dickheads on phones.

[Road kill]

I like Auckland traffic,every dumb thing that can be done by your fellow road user will be done on a regular basis.

So you become a better and better rider as you avoid getting killed or damaged from a day to day.

You can spot the out of townners easy,,,stopping for orange lights,,what's up with that shit ?

Auckland Rocks,,go the Blues.:Punk:

[Nova.]

you clearly havent been to christchurch...

[Akzle]

you clearly havent been to christchurch...

between that chick i knew back in highschool, smokey and rastus, i'd actually prefer auckland :facepakm:

(just kidding rasty... i'll come find you one day.)

[Subike]

between that chick i knew back in highschool, smokey and rastus, i'd actually prefer auckland :facepakm:

(just kidding rasty... i'll come find you one day.)

just fit adventure tires to ya bike before ya do, the roads are 3rd world down here. No smooth ashphalt, pot holes and chip seal

[scumdog]

nowhere.. nowhere at all.. probably asleep :P

2:30 this morning I sure as hell was!

[DMNTD]

Auckland traffic conditions is one of the main reasons why I'm moving to Gisborne!
Traffic conditions up here are simply appalling eh!



Ya doin blardy well just stayin alive!
Take care out there an keep reading their minds :Punk:
Since moving up here I have realised just how scary Tga drivers were in comparison...especially the red light runners!

[madandy]

Traffic conditions up here are simply appalling eh!



Since moving up here I have realised just how scary Tga drivers were in comparison...especially the red light runners!



They still runnin them reds Chris. Its pretty amusing when Im in my truck...Not so when in the car or on two wheels! :shit:

[DMNTD]

They still runnin them reds Chris. Its pretty amusing when Im in my truck...Not so when in the car or on two wheels! :shit:

...and not to mention those bloody trucks down there too :sunny:

[madandy]

...and not to mention those bloody trucks down there too :sunny:

Hey my truck driving is saintly :innocent:

Bought a pw50 from Bayride for young son today :woohoo:
Falco is in my sights :scooter:

[BoristheBiter]

just fit adventure tires to ya bike before ya do, the roads are 3rd world down here. No smooth ashphalt, pot holes and chip seal

And that was before the earthquake.


They still runnin them reds Chris. Its pretty amusing when Im in my truck...Not so when in the car or on two wheels! :shit:

Truck drivers would have to be the worst red light runners in Auckland, that's if they can get going in the first place on the green.

[jasonu]

you clearly havent been to christchurch...

or anywhere else for that matter. There are plenty of dumshit drivers where ever you go.

[unstuck]

And Mr Plod was where?

So you are suggesting that there should be a policeman on every road at every hour of the day and night. You sir, are A FUCKING MUPPET.:Punk: Please feel free to be offended.:motu:

[jasonu]

So you are suggesting that there should be a policeman on every road at every hour of the day and night. You sir, are A FUCKING MUPPET.:Punk: Please feel free to be offended.:motu:

Most likely they were all busy writing tickets for 103kmh on the Desert Rd.

[scumdog]

Most likely they were all busy writing tickets for 103kmh on the Desert Rd.

And why not?<_<

[madandy]

And why not?<_<

Because actually policing the laws that, when broken, really upset people would create far more respect and goodwill toward Police Officers than the blatant revenue gathering on long, wide straight roads:facepalm:

Fr'instance motorcycle gang HQ's where illegally over loud 'cruisers' blast out through traffic at more than twice the 50 km limit several times per day on a daily basis...and joe public is fuckin sick of it.<_<

[scumdog]

Because actually policing the laws that, when broken, really upset people would create far more respect and goodwill toward Police Officers than the blatant revenue gathering on long, wide straight roads:facepalm:

Fr'instance motorcycle gang HQ's where illegally over loud 'cruisers' blast out through traffic at more than twice the 50 km limit several times per day on a daily basis...and joe public is fuckin sick of it.<_<

Ah, so if everybody obeys the speed limit on the Desert Road it would free up the cops to deal with the noisy 'cruisers' speeding through traffic huh??

And joe public is sick of what?
Getting a ticket for 103kph on the Desert Road
or
over loud 'cruisers' speeding through traffic?

And revenue gathering?
I guess it is from those driving in a manner leading to contributing to the gathering...well THEY would see it as revenue gathering...<_<

[unstuck]

Whats the bet those who get ticketed for 103kmh have really crappy attitudes when pulled over too.:tugger:

[madandy]

Ah, so if everybody obeys the speed limit on the Desert Road it would free up the cops to deal with the noisy 'cruisers' speeding through traffic huh??

And joe public is sick of what?
Getting a ticket for 103kph on the Desert Road
or
over loud 'cruisers' speeding through traffic?

And revenue gathering?
I guess it is from those driving in a manner leading to contributing to the gathering...well THEY would see it as revenue gathering...<_<

Or, target the criminals who blatantly flout the law daily. When you have tamed those drug pedalling, fuckwits you would then be free to persue the 110km/h murderers on the Nation's Highways.

Joe public is sick of being pulled over for exactly that, yes! Fucking pedantic speed enforcement when far worse traffic offences go un punished...I'm not biting any more about speed laws as ther far too bigger greay area where opinions and facts get too complicated for this thread.

The public sees the targeting of regular people exceeding the legal limit by so few km/h as being easy money and the focus of road policing.

EG: big, long, wide, flat straights...cop behind two cars travelling at about 96 cause the one in front is too scared to get too near 104 or whatever cause the cop will book him...drives with his eyes on th speedo unless cruise control is used. Guy behind is tailgating and too scared to pass cause he will be booked.
Tailgating is an offence that, if booked carries 15 demerits and a fine. Yet no booking.
I see this every bloody day up and down SH2 and 27. Its very well patrolled due to many crashes and many,many dumb drivers making poor choices but rarely was the speed the factor, just the poor choice of when/where to overtake.
Its the tailgating that fuels road rage and excerbates poor behaviour on the roads as much or more than anything else.

Why can your comrades not see that?

[madandy]

And that was before the earthquake.



Truck drivers would have to be the worst red light runners in Auckland, that's if they can get going in the first place on the green.

Very frustrating but these guys are trying to drive with the same attitude they would in a car...if they were trained correctly they'd cruise along and not sweat the lights. The Police should focus on this behaviour more than cruising for easy prey in the 100 zones.
Oh thats right, its not about revenue its about changing the public's attitude to speeding so as to reduce the road toll.

[unstuck]

Or, target the criminals who blatantly flout the law daily. When you have tamed those drug pedalling, fuckwits you would then be free to persue the 110km/h murderers on the Nation's Highways.

Joe public is sick of being pulled over for exactly that, yes! Fucking pedantic speed enforcement when far worse traffic offences go un punished...I'm not biting any more about speed laws as ther far too bigger greay area where opinions and facts get too complicated for this thread.

The public sees the targeting of regular people exceeding the legal limit by so few km/h as being easy money and the focus of road policing.

EG: big, long, wide, flat straights...cop behind two cars travelling at about 96 cause the one in front is too scared to get too near 104 or whatever cause the cop will book him...drives with his eyes on th speedo unless cruise control is used. Guy behind is tailgating and too scared to pass cause he will be booked.
Tailgating is an offence that, if booked carries 15 demerits and a fine. Yet no booking.
I see this every bloody day up and down SH2 and 27. Its very well patrolled due to many crashes and many,many dumb drivers making poor choices but rarely was the speed the factor, just the poor choice of when/where to overtake.
Its the tailgating that fuels road rage and excerbates poor behaviour on the roads as much or more than anything else.

Why can your comrades not see that?

Glad im not living on your planet.:wacko:

[madandy]

Glad im not living on your planet.:wacko:

But you are mate.
Admittedly at the arse end but same planet. Same fucked up country too. Just a different Island.

What's you point coppa?

[unstuck]

The world I live in aint fucked up, just a lot of the people in it. I consider myself joe public and I dont get all bent out of shape about so called revenue gathering, if your gonna get a ticket for 3 kmh over the limit then your probably going to be one of those fuckwits you see on tv ranting and raving about the injustice of it all, suck it up faggots, jeezuz there are some whiney little fuckers on here. find something worthwhile to put your energy into for gods sake.:Punk:

[Subike]

Easy solution,
Put the max open road speed limit back to where it was , 50mph, (or 80kph) give a 10k over the limit speed allowance, problem solved, nothing changes.

[jasonu]

Glad im not living on your planet.:wacko:

You seem to be on a planet of your own.

[unstuck]

You seem to be on a planet of your own.

Yes, and it is fucking awesome. :Punk: Way better than been stuck on a planet with a bunch of whiney little babys, crying over maybe getting a ticket for doing 3 ks over the limit:crybaby: If a cop is gonna give you a ticket for 3ks over, either he is having a really bad day, or your a complete tosser who is full of piss and vinegar. Shame they dont give out tickets for being a fuckwit, they would make a killing on here.:yes:

[Road kill]

Yes, and it is fucking awesome. :Punk: Way better than been stuck on a planet with a bunch of whiney little babys, crying over maybe getting a ticket for doing 3 ks over the limit:crybaby: If a cop is gonna give you a ticket for 3ks over, either he is having a really bad day, or your a complete tosser who is full of piss and vinegar. Shame they dont give out tickets for being a fuckwit, they would make a killing on here.:yes:

On this thread alone they would of done well off you fuckwit.

Talk about the fucking pot.:laugh:

[unstuck]

On this thread alone they would of done well off you fuckwit.

Talk about the fucking pot.:laugh:

Boo hoo, hit a nerve there did we.:crybaby:

[BoristheBiter]

The world I live in aint fucked up, just a lot of the people in it. I consider myself joe public and I dont get all bent out of shape about so called revenue gathering, if your gonna get a ticket for 3 kmh over the limit then your probably going to be one of those fuckwits you see on tv ranting and raving about the injustice of it all, suck it up faggots, jeezuz there are some whiney little fuckers on here. find something worthwhile to put your energy into for gods sake.:Punk:

That's why I always go at least 20 over as if i'm going to get ticket I'll make worth my while.

[jasonu]

On this thread alone they would of done well off you fuckwit.

Talk about the fucking pot.:laugh:

Wot he said.

[Usarka]

Most likely they were all busy writing tickets for 103kmh on the Desert Rd.


And why not?<_<

Only because the cops thought it was the dessert road.

[Akzle]

just fit adventure tires to ya bike before ya do, the roads are 3rd world down here. No smooth ashphalt, pot holes and chip seal

just like up home, then ;)


Why can your comrades not see that?

they're not told to. or paid to.

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