Yellow lines on the road.

[yachtie10]

And the worst part if you get caught (even if the passing manoeuvre was perfectly safe) is 50 DEMERITS

Can be worse
can be a dangerous driving charge if you get a prick of a cop (has happened to my mother who is pretty cautious)

[yachtie10]

And the worst part if you get caught (even if the passing manoeuvre was perfectly safe) is 50 DEMERITS

Can be worse
can be a dangerous driving charge if you get a prick of a cop (has happened to my mother who is pretty cautious)

[Dutchee]

My parents used to live on a road with double yellows (two solid yellow lines, one for each side of the road, not to be confused with a yellow/white or white/yellow).
They were informed by someone in a uniform that for them to turn into their driveway from the other side of the road was illegal. They had to go up the road, turn into a side road and then head back, so that they didn't "cross" the double yellow lines.
Don't think they ever got a ticket for it (or any of their neighbours), but thought that was a bit over the top, but actually also makes sense.
Then again, when I lived with them, I got sick of phoning 111 for the next clown who'd lost it on the road, and I don't think the person on the other end of the phone was impressed when I mentioned I hoped someone would die so that they'd do something about the bloody road.

[ukusa]

They are just like fluro vests...
Initially applied to areas where there was a hazard, now it is open slather and the importance or "mana" has been removed.

good point, just like Tsunami warnings

[MSTRS:Me]

Like all the road rules eh - use your good judgement. If it is early in the morning and there is a red light on an empty intersection I wouldn't be bothered waiting. If there is double yellow lines on a long straight with no oncoming traffic for at least 100 meters, I would say you are safe to pass the the car going 80 you are stuck behind.

Just got to remember, if you do cross the double yellow line, no matter how safe it is, it is against the law so you can expect to be ticketed if a cop sees you do it. Also, it is more dangerous anyway because all other road users are not expecting you to do it.

'You' are precisely why I started this thread...

[Max Preload]

And the worst part if you get caught (even if the passing manoeuvre was perfectly safe) is 50 DEMERITS

35 demerit points.

They were informed by someone in a uniform that for them to turn into their driveway from the other side of the road was illegal. They had to go up the road, turn into a side road and then head back, so that they didn't "cross" the double yellow lines.

That's wrong. It's only unlawful if passing. There is no specific offence when you are crossing to turn.

[breakaway]

The 'sensible' motorist would be wondering why there is a yellow for the traffic in the picture at that point...
I see the frustration, and have felt it many a time myself.

Because a econobox 1.3 corolla can't get from 100 to 200 and then safely back down to 100 in the blink of an eye like a bike could.

[bogan]

Because a econobox 1.3 corolla can't get from 100 to 200 and then safely back down to 100 in the blink of an eye like a bike could.

exactly, mark the roads for the lowest common denominator of road users, then police everyone down to thier level.

Which is why I look at the yellows as more of a suggestion than a rule

[Max Preload]

Because a econobox 1.3 corolla can't get from 100 to 200 and then safely back down to 100 in the blink of an eye like a bike could.

But that should be up to the driver of any specific vehicle to determine and if they cannot they shouldn't be driving. Otherwise, what is the standard for determination? 1.3L Corolla? Citroen 2CV? Why should we all be held to the lowest common denominator all the time?

[MSTRS:Me]

Because a econobox 1.3 corolla can't get from 100 to 200 and then safely back down to 100 in the blink of an eye like a bike could.

What about a GN250? I don't see many of them able to get up to 200 'in a blink of an eye'...
Surely, the operator of the vehicle must be able to make a decision based on what they know thier vehicle can reasonably do?

[ukusa]

exactly, mark the roads for the lowest common denominator of road users, then police everyone down to thier level.

Which is why I look at the yellows as more of a suggestion than a rule

just like the 75kph bend which can realistically still be taken at 100

[MSTRS:Me]

just like the 75kph bend which can realistically still be taken at mumblemumble

There - I've fixed that. For the sake of truth, at least.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

just like the 75kph bend which can realistically still be taken at 100

Again the lowest common denominator for cornering large vehicles and trucks

They are there for the large vehicles on the road... and they are not a speed limit they are there to advise the the corner ahead can safely be taken at (posted speed) by a large vehicle including truck and trailer units, with out rolling the vehicle and still be a comfortable ride.

Smaller vehicles like cars and bikes yes can still take them at the open road speed limit if you are comfortable at doing so...

When they decide the speed limit for a corner the vehicle has roll indicators so the can work out the best speed.

[Squiggles]

Do as i say not as i do.

[Berries]

When they decide the speed limit for a corner the vehicle has roll indicators so the can work out the best speed.

Roll indicators makes it sound a bit more technically advanced than the antiquated pre-war method that is used.