I want to make a complaint

[denill]

A roundabout is a roundabout. Size, according to the law, is irrelevant. Another case of it's not how much you've got, it's what you do with it! Every roundabout I have ever seen is at an intersection. I sure that there is a good reason for this. Use your indicators in the prescribed manner. Get over it.

It's little wonder that you have made 4,262 posts as you obviously are so pre-occupied with getting in a quick reply - you fail to address the subject?

If you are unable to assimilate what was written, why should I bother??

[Pixie]

What the hell is wrong with people in this country? Suddenly there's confusion about a rule that's been in the Road Code for 20 years. Even a newbie about to do his test publicly asks about the indicating rule. If you don't know it at the point, you're in trouble. No bloody wonder we're the equivalent of Turkey in driving standards.
One sure way to reduce congestion would be to bring in licence retesting, that'll surely put half our drivers off the road.

The rule may have been in the code for 20 years ,but it was only in the brain of the average cager long enough to complete the license exam(some times not even that long)

[jazbug5]

Look. This is all pretty simple (much as Hitcher has attempted to point out).

Like I said, no-one is going to worry if you don't indicate for the full three seconds on a small roundabout. After all, it will only consist of one lane, more than likely, and so by leaving before someone 'expects' you to, you won't be causing an accident, will you? I agree that following distances etc ought to be targetted- but as far as this particular rule goes, if everyone can just start following the code, then quite a few stupid accidents will be avoided. Let's not get hung up on size, guys...

[Hitcher]

If you are unable to assimilate what was written, why should I bother??

Remind me, oh fragile one, what it is I should be assimilating?

[Fluffy Cat]

When going ahead on a small roundabout you will always break the law because by the time you hit the switch and the indicator lights you will be at or on the exit.Simple as that unless you drive at 10kph.Another thing to consider is how will the driver at the exit er see the indicator.I can understand it for the other exits but not for straight on.

[jazbug5]

When going ahead on a small roundabout you will always break the law because by the time you hit the switch and the indicator lights you will be at or on the exit.Simple as that unless you drive at 10kph.Another thing to consider is how will the driver at the exit er see the indicator.I can understand it for the other exits but not for straight on.

Are you always this pedantic..? The police won't be, I assure you- and if they are, their superiors will have a good laugh at their expense. Just don't whizz through really fast, indicate just as you pass the exit prior to the one you want (3 seconds or no) and everything will be fine.
As I keep saying, it's the larger roundabouts that are causing concern. Better a tiny bit of confusion where it's unlikely to cause an accident than the current situation where accidents are happening every day.
Honestly- I see the reports come in daily.

[Pwalo]

Come on guys enough of this already. If you're on the bike bugger signalling, just wheelie straight across to your exit.

If you're in the car just hit the hazard lights so that you've got all options covered.

You're all thinking too much.

[Hitcher]

When going ahead on a small roundabout you will always break the law because by the time you hit the switch and the indicator lights you will be at or on the exit.Simple as that unless you drive at 10kph.Another thing to consider is how will the driver at the exit er see the indicator.I can understand it for the other exits but not for straight on.

Wax on, wax off. Indicate in, indicate out. Only a fewel breaks the three second rewel.

[Lou Girardin]

When going ahead on a small roundabout you will always break the law because by the time you hit the switch and the indicator lights you will be at or on the exit.Simple as that unless you drive at 10kph.Another thing to consider is how will the driver at the exit er see the indicator.I can understand it for the other exits but not for straight on.

OK, have it your way. Just have the $150 ready.

[denill]

When going ahead on a small roundabout you will always break the law because by the time you hit the switch and the indicator lights you will be at or on the exit.Simple as that unless you drive at 10kph.Another thing to consider is how will the driver at the exit er see the indicator.I can understand it for the other exits but not for straight on.

Good try Fluffy Cat, but you are wasting your time. Rather than consider what you have said 'they' just address a totally different issue. This Forum has posters who will put their own spin on an opponent's viewpoint - then proceed to shoot it down.

The Road Rules re Roundabouts are just another example of the "Law is an Ass" (thanks to the politicians) as there is one rule to encompass all diameter roundabouts. (A purpose built Roundabout - no problem and used properly, great. Beats mindless traffic lights.) You and I are referring to examples that occur the length of Heretaunga Street, Hastings. Where split second timing on the indicator is required.

But as we have been reminded, the law is the law......
Imagine an over zealous cop filling out his quota there. Oh that's right, there is no such thing as an over zealous cop!!

[Lou Girardin]

Good try Fluffy Cat, but you are wasting your time. Rather than consider what you have said 'they' just address a totally different issue. This Forum has posters who will put their own spin on an opponent's viewpoint - then proceed to shoot it down.

The Road Rules re Roundabouts are just another example of the "Law is an Ass" (thanks to the politicians) as there is one rule to encompass all diameter roundabouts. (A purpose built Roundabout - no problem and used properly, great. Beats mindless traffic lights.) You and I are referring to examples that occur the length of Heretaunga Street, Hastings. Where split second timing on the indicator is required.

But as we have been reminded, the law is the law......
Imagine an over zealous cop filling out his quota there. Oh that's right, there is no such thing as an over zealous cop!!

No, I've considered what he said and discounted it. Based on 20 years experience of guiding a plethora of powered vehicles through roundabouts (and indicating).
But then, what do I know.

[jazbug5]

*sigh*

Come on guys, we'd best give up. Some people just like being outraged.

P.S. Oh, and like Lou, I was trying to address your issues- but you won't listen. I work at LTSA and have spoken to colleagues to make sure I've got my facts right for you; the cops will not- and this is a matter of policy- be sitting on mini roundabouts waiting for you to stuff up.

[denill]

*sigh*

Come on guys, we'd best give up. Some people just like being outraged.

P.S. Oh, and like Lou, I was trying to address your issues- but you won't listen. I work at LTSA and have spoken to colleagues to make sure I've got my facts right for you; the cops will not- and this is a matter of policy- be sitting on mini roundabouts waiting for you to stuff up.

Yeah?? So why make a law that is not to be enforced??

Is it a bit like the cycle helmet law??

[denill]

*sigh*

Come on guys, we'd best give up. Some people just like being outraged.

P.S. Oh, and like Lou, I was trying to address your issues- but you won't listen. I work at LTSA and have spoken to colleagues to make sure I've got my facts right for you; the cops will not- and this is a matter of policy- be sitting on mini roundabouts waiting for you to stuff up.

Hey jazbug5, thanks for going to the trouble to check that out, but I would like to see the Commisioner of Police put that in writing.
But perhaps he is a bit busy right now.

[jazbug5]

Just don't whizz through really fast, indicate just as you pass the exit prior to the one you want (3 seconds or no) and everything will be fine.
As I keep saying, it's the larger roundabouts that are causing concern. Better a tiny bit of confusion where it's unlikely to cause an accident than the current situation where accidents are happening every day.

The three second rule, in this case, is less important than clearing up the confusion and preventing the accidents caused by the inability of those 'differently abled' among us to operate an indicator switch without a law to tell them what to do.

Oh, actually, tell you what- forget it. Off you go and enjoy your outrage.
It's obviously fun. Do the wheelie thing suggested earlier, too!