are motor cyclists alowed in buss lanes

**crazyxr250rider** · 11th June 2005, 10:17

are we or do we just get that thing called a fine

**sAsLEX** · 11th June 2005, 10:34

yip, unless bike are specifically excluded is what the law says.

oh and you aint allowed on the ones on the motorways up in Dorkland either

**FROSTY:Me** · 11th June 2005, 10:51

the answer is simply YES -- With the one exception being the motorway bus lanes.
eeep--repeating saslex.

**thehollowmen** · 11th June 2005, 11:09

Originally Posted by FROSTY

the answer is simply YES -- With the one exception being the motorway bus lanes.
eeep--repeating saslex.

does this mean I can repeat him too? I need to get my post count up

**Skyryder** · 11th June 2005, 11:50

As an ex bus driver I don't use them no matter what the law says. Buses have very a poor rear vision angle (about 3 degrees) at best and that's with good visibility. Their priority is passanger safety....................period.

Skyryder

**Virago** · 11th June 2005, 11:52

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

are we or do we just get that thing called a fine

This question comes up time and time again.

I've attached a scan from The Real Kiwi Driver's Guide, issued by LTNZ, which answers the question once and for all.

**Ixion** · 11th June 2005, 12:13

Originally Posted by Virago = Viagra

This question comes up time and time again.

I've attached a scan from The Real Kiwi Driver's Guide, issued by LTNZ, which answers the question once and for all.

Unfortunately not all the cops have read the Real Kiwi Driver's Guide. Nor is it legally definative.

Answer is you may ride in any buslane EXCEPT (a) those that have a sign specifically forbidding motorcycles OR (b) those on motorways or other roads controlled by Transhit NZ

BUT --- you may still get a ticket for doing so if you encounter a vicious or ignorant cop.

**crazyxr250rider** · 11th June 2005, 12:27

thought so cop in np tried to tell me otherwise
having bad day perhaps?

**Virago** · 11th June 2005, 12:34

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

thought so cop in np tried to tell me otherwise
having bad day perhaps?

In my experience many cops have a knowledge of the road rules that if anything is below that of the general public. I suggest you print some copies of the above scan and try to "educate" any cops who try to ticket you for using a bus lane!

**Racey Rider** · 11th June 2005, 12:44

Where do we have a bus lane in NP? :spudwhat:

**Jantar** · 11th June 2005, 12:59

Originally Posted by Ixion

Unfortunately not all the cops have read the Real Kiwi Driver's Guide. Nor is it legally definative.

Answer is you may ride in any buslane EXCEPT (a) those that have a sign specifically forbidding motorcycles OR (b) those on motorways or other roads controlled by Transhit NZ

BUT --- you may still get a ticket for doing so if you encounter a vicious or ignorant cop.

The new road rules allow motorcyclists to use ALL bus lanes except those that have a sign specifically forbidding motorcycles. Those on motorway and roads covered by Transit are now OK.

from the Land Transport NZ site http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roa...s/rur-qas.html

Can motorcycles use bus lanes?
Yes, unless specifically excluded by signs.

**crazyxr250rider** · 11th June 2005, 13:30

Originally Posted by Racey Rider

Where do we have a bus lane in NP? :spudwhat:

no where just got into argument with a cop also i have relies in auckland there are a few up there

**Da Bird** · 11th June 2005, 23:44

Originally Posted by Jantar

The new road rules allow motorcyclists to use ALL bus lanes except those that have a sign specifically forbidding motorcycles. Those on motorway and roads covered by Transit are now OK.

from the Land Transport NZ site http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roa...s/rur-qas.html

Can motorcycles use bus lanes?
Yes, unless specifically excluded by signs.

Sorry, you are wrong... motorcycles CAN NOT use bus lanes on the motorway system, as others have pointed out.

http://www.transit.govt.nz/content/n...iaRelease-7507

BC.

**Ixion** · 11th June 2005, 23:48

Originally Posted by Bykey Cop

Sorry, you are wrong... motorcycles CAN NOT use bus lanes on the motorway system, as others have pointed out.

http://www.transit.govt.nz/content/n...iaRelease-7507

BC.

On a strict technicality I think Mr jantar is right, because the motorway "buslanes" are not really buslanes. They are emergency stopping shoulders, and Transit, by a special agreement allow buses (and only) buses to drive on them. This is how they get round the new rule . Bastiges

But as the net result is still that you'll get a ticket for riding on them, it's a bit academic.