Ever had any repercussions from reporting bad driving?

[bosslady]

just as the title asks, have you? Just about to report bad driving for the second time in 2 weeks, before that I'd never done it in my life, feel like I'm more intolerant lately to impatient wankers (and wankettes). Reported some bird last week who tried to undertake me, there was only one lane! given the lane is wider than most, but not enough for 2 cars. Said driver then proceeded to tailgate me for another 200m, then when I gently put on the brakes as I was descending down a semi steep hill, saw her make some hand gestures in my rear view mirror, bitch got the middle one back! :finger: no reason for it, I'm not going to admit to speeding but she definitely had no reason for it, dick. Oh that was in my car btw. Today, on me Ginny, comin home, keeping good following distance, see ahead cars putting on their brakes so slow down to 40kmh, douche bag in a Subaru undertakes me and speeds past:tugger:, couldn't find my horn fast enough! and wow, he got just one space in front of me. Probably not worth reporting, he was fully aware of what he was doing. But tis soooooooo easy on the internet! scared my bike is distinctive they'll find me and run me over haha

[unstuck]

It,s a bit like pringles ad " once you pop you cannot stop. There are so many bad drivers out there that you would wear yourself thin(no, I didnt say you were fat). Sure report them if it warrants it, but when does it stop. You may just end up like the guy who had the dodgey driver dob in faceache page.:Punk:

[bosslady]

You may just end up like the guy who had the dodgey driver dob in faceache page.:Punk:

what's that?

[mashman]

You need a voice activated phone app. Report. 555. SEXGAL

[unstuck]

what's that?

I think there was a thread on here about it somewhere. Sometimes you just have to let things go like that, otherwise you will find yourself looking for things to fault. Look for the good drivers instead, and you will see a lot more of them.:Punk:

[unstuck]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/150156-Dodgy-Driver-Dob-In!?highlight=dodgy+driver+dob

[Gremlin]

Kiwi driving standards are poor, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, the display of an L plate only makes them do more stupid things instead of giving the learner some space (cars or bikes etc). I suspect you'll find some of this will ease off when you move onto your restricted.

As for dobbing drivers in, my pet hate is running red lights and I'll report every one I can remember. Unfortunately, a few details are required, and odds are, I've forgotten them by the time I arrive somewhere at my destination.

Never had any response from reporting someone, but your details aren't handed out to the other party. Then again, I haven't known any of my reports to go any further than sometimes getting a confirmation email back, thanks for reporting, blah blah.

[bosslady]

I think there was a thread on here about it somewhere. Sometimes you just have to let things go like that, otherwise you will find yourself looking for things to fault. Look for the good drivers instead, and you will see a lot more of them.:Punk:

yea cbf now, lol, bitchette deserved it though


You need a voice activated phone app. Report. 555. SEXGAL

I dun geddit...

[bosslady]

Kiwi driving standards are poor, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, the display of an L plate only makes them do more stupid things instead of giving the learner some space (cars or bikes etc). I suspect you'll find some of this will ease off when you move onto your restricted.

As for dobbing drivers in, my pet hate is running red lights and I'll report every one I can remember. Unfortunately, a few details are required, and odds are, I've forgotten them by the time I arrive somewhere at my destination.

Never had any response from reporting someone, but your details aren't handed out to the other party. Then again, I haven't known any of my reports to go any further than sometimes getting a confirmation email back, thanks for reporting, blah blah.

I don't know that it was cause of my L plate, maybe he just has size issues :tugger: one day I'll get a loud bike that will OWN the road, LIKE A BOSS :lol:

[scumdog]

Never had any such problem...

[bosslady]

Never had any such problem...

I wonder why...

[Road kill]

How about you just stop giving people the chance to under cut you.
Watch your mirrors at all times and block the cunts when ever you can.
I'm Sorry if this sounds harsh,but right now you sound like your fucking asking for it.
Drive aggressive/defensive all the time or your going to get run over.

And forget about dogging on people for bad driving,,,we all do it an the cops are just as likely to turn on you as they are to follow up on your complaint simply because they know we all do it.

Like you do know you fucked up both times,,,,,right ?

[Marmoot]

If people (different people) keep trying to undertake you, perhaps you first need to examine if you have indeed done everything right, or whether there is something in your riding/driving that may have contributed to the situation.

[bosslady]

How about you just stop giving people the chance to under cut you.
Watch your mirrors at all times and block the cunts when ever you can.
I'm Sorry if this sounds harsh,but right now you sound like your fucking asking for it.
Drive aggressive/defensive all the time or your going to get run over.

And forget about dogging on people for bad driving,,,we all do it an the cops are just as likely to turn on you as they are to follow up on your complaint simply because they know we all do it.

Like you do know you fucked up both times,,,,,right ?

Haha sorry, didn't realise you were sitting in the passenger seat of my car the first time, or riding on the back of my Ginny the second time. Noted, next time I go on the road I'll keep veering left and right all over the show so no one can over or undertake me :lol:

Anyway yes, I digress, all my fault clearly, I should ride like an ASSHOLE, keep using my mirrors (even though I already regularly do so), I fucked up and I was "fucking asking for it" :rolleyes: I don't know where I'd be without this insightful information, so thank you kindly.





p.s. do you own a Subaru? :laugh:

[bosslady]

If people (different people) keep trying to undertake you, perhaps you first need to examine if you have indeed done everything right, or whether there is something in your riding/driving that may have contributed to the situation.

Nope, genuinely I thought about it and no, no reason to undertake me, at least definitely not when I was driving my car, for sure, she was tailgating me and I was already speeding anyway. It's possible I'm to blame in the second instance but this guy was driving behind me for all of 50 metres or less, so not much to complain about.

[caseye]

The point is, if you leave the room, the barstewards will attempt to take it.
Own your part of the road, you don't have to weave all over it but certainly do keep a good eye out back there, the ones who get you from behind really hurt.
Had an old fart in a Renault try undertaking me on the strand rail bridge last Wednesday evening in rush hour traffic, I noticed him coming and closed the door, mongrel still got right up along side me before he realised the door was being closed. I politely gave him a one finger wave and offered to follow up if he'd be so kind as to stop and discuss our predicament.
He declined, was happy to try it on in the first place though. Prick wasn't even going to turn left over the bridge like I was, just wanted to be ahead before the lights.
Advice doesn't always have to be couched in nice language to be relevant or helpful, this IS kb after all.

[Gremlin]

Noted, next time I go on the road I'll keep veering left and right all over the show so no one can over or undertake me :lol:
While the delivery was blunt, there was some useful information in there. Positioning yourself and your motorcycle on the road is more complex than simply riding on the correct side of the road.

Naturally none of us were there, so can't say for sure, but if a car is able to undertake you, then it is likely you are in the wrong position. On roads (most often suburban), where the "lane" is the entire half of the road, placing yourself too close to the centreline will allow cars to undertake you. In these situations you should place yourself more in the middle of the lane (but this depends on the environment surrounding the road, and circumstances).

There are also subtle games you can play, which often the car drivers never know, by placing your body in their line of sight. When they cannot see (because you are now in the way) they either back off or move. By slowly following moves most of the time they end up backing off. Same way drivers won't tailgate bigger vehicles, because they can't see (but they can easily see past a bike, and hence the next vehicle isn't that close). Obviously, some just tailgate everything on the road, and it's best to get yourself out of the way and let them crash into someone else.

Being aggressive isn't the answer, but being assertive can yield plenty of gains.

[unstuck]

Being aggressive isn't the answer, but being assertive can yield plenty of gains.

What he said.:Punk::Punk:

[bosslady]

The point is, if you leave the room, the barstewards will attempt to take it.
Own your part of the road, you don't have to weave all over it but certainly do keep a good eye out back there, the ones who get you from behind really hurt.
Had an old fart in a Renault try undertaking me on the strand rail bridge last Wednesday evening in rush hour traffic, I noticed him coming and closed the door, mongrel still got right up along side me before he realised the door was being closed. I politely gave him a one finger wave and offered to follow up if he'd be so kind as to stop and discuss our predicament.
He declined, was happy to try it on in the first place though. Prick wasn't even going to turn left over the bridge like I was, just wanted to be ahead before the lights.
Advice doesn't always have to be couched in nice language to be relevant or helpful, this IS kb after all.

I don't know how I could own that certain part of road any better. If anyone knows it, it's that stretch of glenfield rd that runs past eskdale road, before the lights and after the graveyard. It's very wide so even if I rode in the middle, he could have over or undertaken me still. Anyway I think he was just that type, or in a rush, cause he tailgated the car in front of him too. I don't mind constructive advice/criticism, but like most people it's in one ear and out the other when it is presented poorly, tis a pity.

[bosslady]

While the delivery was blunt, there was some useful information in there. Positioning yourself and your motorcycle on the road is more complex than simply riding on the correct side of the road.

Naturally none of us were there, so can't say for sure, but if a car is able to undertake you, then it is likely you are in the wrong position. On roads (most often suburban), where the "lane" is the entire half of the road, placing yourself too close to the centreline will allow cars to undertake you. In these situations you should place yourself more in the middle of the lane (but this depends on the environment surrounding the road, and circumstances).

There are also subtle games you can play, which often the car drivers never know, by placing your body in their line of sight. When they cannot see (because you are now in the way) they either back off or move. By slowly following moves most of the time they end up backing off. Same way drivers won't tailgate bigger vehicles, because they can't see (but they can easily see past a bike, and hence the next vehicle isn't that close). Obviously, some just tailgate everything on the road, and it's best to get yourself out of the way and let them crash into someone else.

Being aggressive isn't the answer, but being assertive can yield plenty of gains.

hmmm I am trying to picture that in my head... so in what scenarios would you be closer to the centre line and in what scenarios would you be in the centre of the lane?

hmmmm

[Gremlin]

I don't know how I could own that certain part of road any better.
Get the base skills sorted and I'm happy to take you out for a ride and fill your head with more advanced techniques.

Alternatively, do it more formally through IAM: http://www.nz-iam.org.nz/

[bosslady]

Get the base skills sorted and I'm happy to take you out for a ride and fill your head with more advanced techniques.

Alternatively, do it more formally through IAM: http://www.nz-iam.org.nz/

which base skills?

read the website found it a little confusing, how much is it? said something about needing to do a test beforehand or something... confusing..

[Blackbird]

I reported a bad driver to his employer rather than the cops and got a great result - got photos. Thread and photos here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/151642-Is-bad-driving-compulsory

[Gremlin]

hmmm I am trying to picture that in my head... so in what scenarios would you be closer to the centre line and in what scenarios would you be in the centre of the lane?
Your positioning is primarily based on safety and visibility. Riding next to the kerb for example will have most probably failing to see you. By riding closer to the centre line you are now increasing your chances of being seen, as there are less obstructions (like parked cars) in the line of sight. You're also increasing your angle of sight into side roads and driveways, so you're better able to see further.

For vehicles behind, it's about owning your piece of road, and controlling it. This means the space in front of you, where you are, and behind you. Control it all by increasing or decreasing your speed and move around to be more visible to those around you. It's very easy for a car driver to "see through" you, if you're not in their line of sight. By placing yourself in their line of sight it's hard for them to miss you.

Keeping it simple for now, look to ride in the right hand wheel track, but be aware of what other cars are doing. If everyone is driving very left, sit in their right wheel track, and if they're showing a tendency to tailgate place yourself in line with their steering wheel (ie, them). If you're riding to the right and they're to the left, they can easily think, oh, I'll sneak by, or, maybe they'll (meaning you) be turning right, so I'll go past.

A lot is about gaining the knowledge and pros and cons of situations, then applying that knowledge to given situations.

[Kornholio]

Do some wheelies, noo-one will come near you then :mellow:

[Gremlin]

which base skills?

read the website found it a little confusing, how much is it? said something about needing to do a test beforehand or something... confusing..
Ride according to the law, not stall in traffic etc, ie, able to travel with the flow of traffic and be able to do it more automatically. From my point of view, if you're still working on those "first" skills, it's only going to confuse you moving more in-depth, and swamping you with information will never achieve anything productive.

For IAM, there is a monthly ride last Sunday of every month, out of Westgate. Philip of Riderskills is the IAM chief examiner in NZ. Essentially, riders are welcome to come along, see how it works and have an assessment of current riding. If you wish to join, it's uh (geoff?) $45 I think, which covers the full membership test. You're not a full member until the test is passed, so the first months, or year or two, are about getting your riding up to the IAM standard, then passing the test. Blackbird (just above) has recently graduated to observer status, which is after becoming a full member, meaning in the IAM world, he's qualified to observe other IAM riders and trainees. I'll be sitting the full membership test shortly (everyone including myself are busy).

[caspernz]

Dob in a driver does work, but it's quite rare to get serious results...my last one was when I had a turkey towing a racecar trailer try it on while I was driving a tanker...by the time I rang *555 the operator already had a couple of reports about the clown taking on a fuel tanker at the end of a passing lane (I let him sneak past, much less paperwork than tapping him into the barrier)...she laughed when she found out I was the tanker driver...and could tell me the guy lost his licence for an unrelated issue not long after my incident, towing a trailer at 1/2 lightspeed kinda does that...:innocent::facepalm:

But yeah, if you get hung up on every clown on the road might as well take the bus. Gremlin has the right idea for ya! :woohoo:
Assertive and defensive riding works wonders, and you can still boogie from A to Z in quick time :wings:

[bosslady]

Your positioning is primarily based on safety and visibility. Riding next to the kerb for example will have most probably failing to see you. By riding closer to the centre line you are now increasing your chances of being seen, as there are less obstructions (like parked cars) in the line of sight. You're also increasing your angle of sight into side roads and driveways, so you're better able to see further.

For vehicles behind, it's about owning your piece of road, and controlling it. This means the space in front of you, where you are, and behind you. Control it all by increasing or decreasing your speed and move around to be more visible to those around you. It's very easy for a car driver to "see through" you, if you're not in their line of sight. By placing yourself in their line of sight it's hard for them to miss you.

Keeping it simple for now, look to ride in the right hand wheel track, but be aware of what other cars are doing. If everyone is driving very left, sit in their right wheel track, and if they're showing a tendency to tailgate place yourself in line with their steering wheel (ie, them). If you're riding to the right and they're to the left, they can easily think, oh, I'll sneak by, or, maybe they'll (meaning you) be turning right, so I'll go past.

A lot is about gaining the knowledge and pros and cons of situations, then applying that knowledge to given situations.

I do, position myself in the right hand wheel track, prolly why, as soon as I passed a parked car on the side of the road he perhaps saw in his eyes, a gap,zoooooom.


Do some wheelies, noo-one will come near you then :mellow:

I'll start practicing immediately... :laugh:


Ride according to the law, not stall in traffic etc, ie, able to travel with the flow of traffic and be able to do it more automatically. From my point of view, if you're still working on those "first" skills, it's only going to confuse you moving more in-depth, and swamping you with information will never achieve anything productive.

For IAM, there is a monthly ride last Sunday of every month, out of Westgate. Philip of Riderskills is the IAM chief examiner in NZ. Essentially, riders are welcome to come along, see how it works and have an assessment of current riding. If you wish to join, it's uh (geoff?) $45 I think, which covers the full membership test. You're not a full member until the test is passed, so the first months, or year or two, are about getting your riding up to the IAM standard, then passing the test. Blackbird (just above) has recently graduated to observer status, which is after becoming a full member, meaning in the IAM world, he's qualified to observe other IAM riders and trainees. I'll be sitting the full membership test shortly (everyone including myself are busy).

Apart from speeding, I do follow the law and basic road rules, don't stall anymore bar I think yesterday I stopped at a set of lights and in a brief moment of brain fart let the clutch out in first gear, haha. I think my ride to taupo helped a lot but I still can't get the balls to lane split or filter quite yet...

Hmmm sounds interesting, think I will sign up, not to early is it?

[Gremlin]

Apart from speeding, I do follow the law and basic road rules, don't stall anymore bar I think yesterday I stopped at a set of lights and in a brief moment of brain fart let the clutch out in first gear, haha. I think my ride to taupo helped a lot but I still can't get the balls to lane split or filter quite yet...

Hmmm sounds interesting, think I will sign up, not to early is it?
Don't worry, lane splitting and/or filtering is a complex thing in itself.

It's unusual for learners to sign up, but at the same time, it will also mean years of bad habits don't have to be undone (and the associated crushing of an ego). Generally, holding a full licence means a few years of riding experience, which assists with learning, as you've likely encountered a few hairy scenarios and learnt a few things. Expect however, to obey ALL road rules. Speeding is viewed as a lack of control of the bike (including slowing before lower speed limits, and not speeding up until you enter a higher speed zone). Stopping at stop signs is a given as well. On the other hand, making smooth progress is expected and travelling below the speed limit for no reason will also be marked down.

The IAM process is something you would need to commit to. The full test is demanding and exacting. No passes because you smiled nicely. :laugh: We've seen the odd ones try to "turn it on" when being observed, but believe me, the riding style and thought process isn't something you can turn on and off when required.

[FJRider]

hmmm I am trying to picture that in my head... so in what scenarios would you be closer to the centre line and in what scenarios would you be in the centre of the lane?

hmmmm

On a single lane (each direction) open road situation ... you can expect the wheel tracks part of your side to be smoother. Usually it's about half a metre in from the centerline. Moving to the left of that can "invite" motorists to pass you without crossing too far across the centerline. It is also in the direct line of sight forward from a drivers seat of a car behind you.

This position on the road is favoured ... if not recommended for most motorcyclists ... in MOST circumstances. Easier for YOU to overtake ... and still room for you to move about in your half of the road. To avoid bumps/pot holes/stuff on the road. (or other vehicles)
Riding on the left of the lane "invites" vehicles coming alongside you. (Or try to) or passing you without crossing the centerline.

Some rider do a gradual and unpredictable moving about in the "middle half" of the lane. It keeps people guessing about where you will be on the road. And they will notice you better. Some motorists take advantage of predicable riders.

If you want people to pass you ... move to the left wheel track and left indicator on. Don't move further left ... unless there is PLENTY of sealed road to the left of that. Or to the left of the white line at the road edge. Riding on the very edge of the seal leaves you few options in wind ... or gusts from trucks going in the opposite direction.
Riding near the centerline leaves you even more prone to wind blast from large vehicles. (and mirrors that stick out from cars ON the centerline)

[bosslady]

Don't worry, lane splitting and/or filtering is a complex thing in itself.

It's unusual for learners to sign up, but at the same time, it will also mean years of bad habits don't have to be undone (and the associated crushing of an ego). Generally, holding a full licence means a few years of riding experience, which assists with learning, as you've likely encountered a few hairy scenarios and learnt a few things. Expect however, to obey ALL road rules. Speeding is viewed as a lack of control of the bike (including slowing before lower speed limits, and not speeding up until you enter a higher speed zone). Stopping at stop signs is a given as well. On the other hand, making smooth progress is expected and travelling below the speed limit for no reason will also be marked down.

The IAM process is something you would need to commit to. The full test is demanding and exacting. No passes because you smiled nicely. :laugh: We've seen the odd ones try to "turn it on" when being observed, but believe me, the riding style and thought process isn't something you can turn on and off when required.

very good, very good, I like a challenge, something to work towards. I'm never "awesome" at anything in life but I am good at some things because I worked hard, sought to learn more etc. and want this to be one of those things. I sent an enquiry of interest or whatever asking what I could do anyway. Like you say, I'd rather learn good habits in the first instance, would hate to go a year or two or more then get totally deflated.

[bosslady]

riding on the very edge of the seal leaves you few options in wind ... or gusts from trucks going in the opposite direction.
Riding near the centerline leaves you even more prone to wind blast from large vehicles. (and mirrors that stick out from cars ON the centerline)

yea learnt that on me trip to taupo!

[Road kill]

Haha sorry, didn't realise you were sitting in the passenger seat of my car the first time, or riding on the back of my Ginny the second time. Noted, next time I go on the road I'll keep veering left and right all over the show so no one can over or undertake me :lol:

Anyway yes, I digress, all my fault clearly, I should ride like an ASSHOLE, keep using my mirrors (even though I already regularly do so), I fucked up and I was "fucking asking for it" :rolleyes: I don't know where I'd be without this insightful information, so thank you kindly.





p.s. do you own a Subaru? :laugh:

Nope, I own a 25tonne truck,a Nissan ute,a Toyota Corolla, and two motorcycles,,,,they all provide a slightly different perspective.

Anyway,you reacted to that woman and you then engaged her in a finger match,,,if you can't see the part you played in that,,,,your simply part of the problem and like I said,,the cops will see that straight away as well.

When you engage the arseholes you in turn become an arsehole,,,it all goes around.

Keeping an eye on everybody and constantly trying to work out what their likely to do next while you cover your place on the road does not mean riding like an arsehole,,,it means staying alive.

Keep your eyes open and own your place on the road,,,yes move around and don't give them an edge.

I don't consider myself any great rider but I've got 40 years of doing it and I've never been undercut on a bike,I seldom have issues with other road users that I can't just blow off as one of those things,,,and everything that does happen to me is mostly if not completely my own fault.

Have you ever wondered why a fat old prick like me has "never" been involved in a contact incident with another vehicle while driving a car a truck or a bike,,,,,,,but other people "on this site" seem to have a never ending allsortment of run ins with other road users.
I'll give you a hint,,,it's not because I'm smart.

I'm sorry if I bruised your ego,,,but you really do need to look at what your doing wrong for these things to be happening to you because if you don't work it out pretty soon your not going to last long on a bike and that would be really sad.

PS,,,it will never be about what "other people" are doing.

[mrchips]

Haven't reported bad driving as such but observing some uncoordinated driving of late (more than usual anyhow).

My moto... if in doubt get the phuck out..... either that or pull over & let the nutters on their merry way, you'll probably end up passing them at the next set of light anyhow. :laugh:

Just make shure you give them the friendly bikers wave.

[bosslady]

Nope, I own a 25tonne truck,a Nissan ute,a Toyota Corolla, and two motorcycles,,,,and they all provide a slightly different perspective.

Anyway,you reacted to that woman and you then engaged her in a finger match,,,if you can't see the part you played in that,,,,your simply part of the problem and like I said,,the cops will see that straight away as well.

When you engage the arseholes you in turn become an arsehole,,,it all goes around.

Keeping an eye on everybody and constantly trying to work out what their likely to do next while you cover your place on the road does not mean riding like an arsehole,,,it means staying alive.

Keep your eyes open and own your place on the road,,,yes move around and don't give them an edge.

I don't consider myself any great rider but I've got 40 years of doing it and I've never been undercut on a bike,I seldom have issues with other road users that I can't just blow off as one of those things,,,and everything that does happen to me is mostly if not completely my own fault.

Have you ever wondered why a fat old prick like me has "never" been involved in a contact incident with another vehicle while driving a car a truck or a bike,,,,,,,but other people "on this site" seem to have a never ending allsortment of run ins with other road users.
I'll give you a hint,,,it's not because I'm smart.

I'm sorry if I bruised your ego,,,but you really do need to look at what your doing wrong for these things to be happening to you because if you don't work it out pretty soon your not going to last long on a bike and that would be really sad.

a much, much better delivery :) no ego to bruise. It would be foolish of me to even have one. Unlike most people I'm more likely to put myself down, so to speak, rather than get a big head. That is why... I am always open to learning and seek it out, even. Ta :)

[Marmoot]

Good, as long as you have thought about it first.

Maybe even try to ask for other people's honestopinion. Ask another experienced driver to sit on your passenger seat, or drive behind you, and see how they truly feel.

Often it is hard for us to see our own shortcomings, especially when driving.

[willytheekid]

Never had any such problem...

+1

...Although I do tend to use "slightly" different deterrents to scummy :yes:

http://www.americantshirtnetwork.com/images/HONK.jpg

(The difference...I'm bluffing!...he's NOT!:shit:) :laugh:




Ride Safe Bosslady :love:

ps:...I did manage to find a possible upgrade for the GN...may help with that "own the road like a BOSS" wish of yours :msn-wink:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r65ROlSWlf4/UL4AuxzCo0I/AAAAAAAABeY/7_U7h6IDrg8/s1600/MachineGunMotorcycle.jpg
...:eek5:

[bosslady]

Good, as long as you have thought about it first.

Maybe even try to ask for other people's honestopinion. Ask another experienced driver to sit on your passenger seat, or drive behind you, and see how they truly feel.

Often it is hard for us to see our own shortcomings, especially when driving.
the answer is terrified


Ride Safe Bosslady :love:

ps:...I did manage to find a possible upgrade for the GN...may help with that

hahaha very good!

[Berries]

just as the title asks, have you? Just about to report bad driving for the second time in 2 weeks, before that I'd never done it in my life, feel like I'm more intolerant lately to impatient wankers (and wankettes).
Get a bike and then you can stop worrying about it. Oh hang on.


then when I gently put on the brakes as I was descending down a semi steep hill, saw her make some hand gestures in my rear view mirror, bitch got the middle one back! :finger: no reason for it, I'm not going to admit to speeding but she definitely had no reason for it, dick.
Don't take this the wrong way, but I see an attitude issue here. Yours. Riding a bike removes all my stress, whatever all the dickheads around me are doing. If you are so het up about other road users then you aren't concentrating on the job in hand. Ignore them, move over for them if you must, but it is not worth the hassle to worry about them.

[Banditbandit]

Never had any issues reporting bad driving ... never reported it ... can't be bothered with the time wasting and general hassle ..

Sure there are shitheads out there on the roads ... just let it go ... cops are paid to worry about them not me ... I don't give them space in my head ...

[Dragon]

I apply the karma thought with driving

I let people in other people let me in later

sometimes I don't do the right thing so it'll come back at me in future

Just got to let it go and not let if affect your driving

only time I rang *555 was when I saw one of my mates cars driving down the road with the hazards on and alarm going offf

Was pretty sure he was at work at the time

Turned out the car had been stolen :s

[BuzzardNZ]

only time I rang *555 was when I saw one of my mates cars driving down the road with the hazards on and alarm going offf




I would have called 111.

[bosslady]

Hahahaha, thank you to the person who gave me negative rep because of my response to roadkill. The only thing I'm confused about is your opinion on my derriere cause you called me sweet cheeks but then told me I had a saggy ass? Now I'm not saying I don't, but I just can't sleep not knowing what you really think of my behind :no: And yes, you're right I'm a snobby woman and I'm never wrong. Women never are!




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[Dragon]

I would have called 111.

ive had my alarm fuck out before and kill the car/go off/flash lights before

wasn't 100% if my mate was at work or not till I txted him

[FJRider]

Hahahaha, thank you to the person who gave me negative rep because of my response to roadkill. The only thing I'm confused about is your opinion on my derriere cause you called me sweet cheeks but then told me I had a saggy ass? Now I'm not saying I don't, but I just can't sleep not knowing what you really think of my behind :no: And yes, you're right I'm a snobby woman and I'm never wrong. Women never are!




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We haven't seen much of your cheeks in any of your posts (upper or lower) ... please post a suitable one so we can make an informed decision ... :shutup:

[p.dath]

It's a waste of time making those kinds of traffic reports. Nothing happens to them. And even if the Police did take it further, it's your word against theirs.

I have also heard of both parties being issued tickets before as well. So yes, there can also be consequences.

[scumdog]

It's a waste of time making those kinds of traffic reports. Nothing happens to them. And even if the Police did take it further, it's your word against theirs.

I have also heard of both parties being issued tickets before as well. So yes, there can also be consequences.


So...you're glass is half empty huh?

[FJRider]

It's a waste of time making those kinds of traffic reports. Nothing happens to them. And even if the Police did take it further, it's your word against theirs.

I have also heard of both parties being issued tickets before as well. So yes, there can also be consequences.

Rubbish ... We ring one of the (two) local cops up on their cell phone ... and they deal with the problem straight away. :yes:

If it works down here ... it should work in Auckland too ... <_<

[Coldrider]

Rubbish ... We ring one of the (two) local cops up on their cell phone ... and they deal with the problem straight away. :yes:

If it works down here ... it should work in Auckland too ... <_<you have *555 in the Souf, up Norf we roadrage, and much much worse.

[FJRider]

you have *555 in the Souf, up Norf we roadrage, and much much worse.

*555 ... fuck that. Takes too long. As I said ... we ring the local cop(s) up on their cell phone.

We don't get mad. Just get the job done.

[Coldrider]

*555 ... fuck that. Takes too long. As I said ... we ring the local cop(s) up on their cell phone.

We don't get mad. Just get the job done.not everbody up here is 'we'.

[p.dath]

So...you're glass is half empty huh?

In this regard, it feels completely empty (I have no faith making a complaint will cause anything to happen at all). :(

[PrincessBandit]

How about you just stop giving people the chance to under cut you.
Watch your mirrors at all times and block the cunts when ever you can.
I'm Sorry if this sounds harsh,but right now you sound like your fucking asking for it.
Drive aggressive/defensive all the time or your going to get run over.

And forget about dogging on people for bad driving,,,we all do it an the cops are just as likely to turn on you as they are to follow up on your complaint simply because they know we all do it.

Like you do know you fucked up both times,,,,,right ?

Doubt it bud. If I see an asshole driving dangerously I wouldn't think twice about *555-ing them (when I'm safely parked). I used to get my share of wankers tailgating me, overtaking me (on the right) as I was indicating to turn RIGHT, intimidating me - all while I was riding the ginny. Never been hassled since I've been on the bandit. I reckon there are just some twats out there who think a smaller motorbike is easy meat for their power games.

[Road kill]

In this regard, it feels completely empty (I have no faith making a complaint will cause anything to happen at all). :(

Well that's not fair mate.

All your details will be taken and kept to be used against you if the piggys ever feel you'r target of the day.

Remember that little terrorist thing the pigs fucked up in the bay of plenty a couple of years ago.

You know the one where out of 17 accused the dumb fucks only got convictions on four of them.

Well their phones were all bugged and their details had been gathered to do this after "They" had spoken to the police when "they" had been the victims of crime themselves.

I know the resident ticket writting excuse maker will do his best to make light of that,,,but it's proven fact and exactly how they do things in good ole god zone now days.

Be carefull of who you give your details to because it might just be the people your talking to that stole that other half from the glass.

[scumdog]

Well that's not fair mate.

All your details will be taken and kept to be used against you if the piggys ever feel you'r target of the day.

Remember that little terrorist thing the pigs fucked up in the bay of plenty a couple of years ago.

You know the one where out of 17 accused the dumb fucks only got convictions on four of them.

Well their phones were all bugged and their details had been gathered to do this after "They" had spoken to the police when "they" had been the victims of crime themselves.

I know the resident ticket writting excuse maker will do his best to make light of that,,,but it's proven fact and exactly how they do things in good ole god zone now days.

Be carefull of who you give your details to because it might just be the people your talking to that stole that other half from the glass.

Time for putting on the tin-foil hat sonny!:crazy::weird::lol:

[Winston001]

It's a waste of time making those kinds of traffic reports. Nothing happens to them. And even if the Police did take it further, it's your word against theirs.



As we say, your milage may vary. :D Anyway I disagree.

Most people don't like the idea of dobbing somebody in but there are limits - if people's lives are in danger then go ahead. I can think of three occasions:



A client was dobbed in by *555 and terribly upset about it. She was alleged to have overtaken on yellow lines etc etc. After a lot of anguish and her getting a second legal opinion...she plead guilty and received a small fine.




Late one evening I was overtaken by a car at high speed on double yellow lines near Kingston on a stretch of road I know well and saw this car do the same again moments later. Nearly had to change my undies since I know the road very well and its impossible to see opposing traffic. Rang *555 and the upshot was it was a rental which was returned to Christchurch airport by an Australian shortly before the police could intervene




My wife was driving through the Kawarau Gorge with our three precious children on board and was terrified by a high speed driver passing cars on blind corners, yellow lines etc etc. Again *555. Turns out her's was the third call, the Cromwell police set up at the end of the gorge and got the guy. Convicted of dangerous driving, 12 months loss of licence, and a hefty fine nearly imprisonment.





I can sorta cope with an idiot driver taking me alone out, we've all done silly stuff. What I cannot live with is other people and especially children being killed.