WARNING! Wairarapa crackdown today! (Sun 14 Nov)

[Stormer]

If they stay around Martinborough thats cool.
Went for a good paced ride out to Riversdale for a RedBull by the beach, and the only cop was the one my trusty Escort sniffed out just before the bridge getting back into Masterton (on the 70k bit).

[davereid]

If you're wfo, regged, and licenced you've nothing to worry about.

A ticket for an un-licenced bike is not even on my list of things to worry about, even though I dont own a licenced bike.

I worry about cars doing right turns across my right of way, I worry about oil and diesel spills that I did not see, I worry about cars that won't keep left.

So you still had things to worry about.

I on the other hand did not worry about being on an un-licenced bike.

I did the round trip to Raetihi, and returned undamaged by the serious threat of a poor driver, or the who-cares-less threat of a policeman.

[Bonez]

So what you're saying is if you stayed of the road there'd be nothing to worry about then.

I'm a bit disappointed Hans didn't pick up a leaflet.

[BIG DOUG]

Rode down to the port rd drags,never seen so many cops stopped to talk to a mate and in the 20mins or so we had 8 cop cars marked and unmarked pass by us I better watch my lane splitting on the way to work tomorrow.

[Hans]

So what you're saying is if you stayed of the road there'd be nothing to worry about then.

I'm a bit disappointed Hans didn't pick up a leaflet.

I'm so sorry. I figured the leaflet would cost me at least 400 bucks. So I decided to pass.

[Bonez]

I'm so sorry. I figured the leaflet would cost me at least 400 bucks. So I decided to pass.

You poor dear.

[scumdog]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....

[White trash]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....

Yeah. But we don't all have "secret society" immunity mate..................

[NONONO]

Just in case you missed it a few days ago.....


JONATHON HOWE - The Manawatu Standard
Last updated 12:00 12/11/2010
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Central District motorcyclists and moped riders will be targeted during a month-long police operation prompted by an increase in two-wheeler registrations since 2000.

Police say the death of 14 riders on Central District roads in the past two years was also a driving factor for the campaign, which starts on Monday and runs to December 19.

But a Palmerston North motorcyclist believes it is more about making the Government money than ensuring the roads are safer for motorcyclists.

Highway Patrol officers will focus on vehicle conditions, safety equipment, clothing, licences and rider behaviour, while also checking warrants, registrations and licences.

Motorcyclists will be pulled over and spoken to at checkpoints throughout the Central District, which includes Palmerston North, Levin and New Plymouth.

Highway Patrol boss Senior Sergeant Kris Burbery said fuel prices, congestion, environmental awareness and a rise in popularity among mature riders were factors in the increase in motorcycle registrations.

"The risks are particularly high for this specific group of motorists.

"We fully accept that crashes involving motorcyclists are not always the fault of the rider, but there are still safety measures riders can take to improve their chances."

Many police officers were avid motorcyclists, so they were personally aware of the danger and vulnerability of riding.

"This is not about going out there and writing out a whole lot of tickets," he said. "Although enforcement will be an element of the campaign, the primary focus is education and promoting improved safety and riding practices."

ANZA Motor Company sales manager Ivan Woods said motorcyclists expected to be targeted after the registration prices rose on October 1.

It now cost between $400 and $530, depending on the size of the bike, to register a motorcycle for 12 months.

"We knew it was going to happen; that the first thing they were going to do [when the prices rose] was target motorcycles," Mr Woods said.

"It's about revenue. I don't care what police say."

Mr Woods said some motorcyclists, especially people with multiple bikes, had refused to register their bikes after October 1.

"Especially the people who have got bikes living in the shed that they bring out on the weekends.

"A lot of guys are just saying they are going to take the risk. A mate of mine's got four bikes and he's not going to register all four."

Mr Woods said research he had done alongside ACC revealed that most motorcycle crashes were not caused by the motorcyclist.
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"If you're in a car, you notice a bus or a truck but not always a bike."

The police initiative has been given support by ACC Minister Nick Smith, with a spokesman saying staff from the Crown entity would be joining police and Horizons Regional Council to get the safety message across during the campaign.

"While car fatalities are declining, motorcycle deaths have been on the rise," the spokesman said.
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Wonder how long till your "approved" riding gear, including helmet (or as the insurance companies would have it, sports gear) is included in your WOF?

[Hans]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....

Probably not quite as bad as being a minion of the government that has to enforce anything he's ordered to. ''Yesss Massster.'' Does your conscience bother you?

[duckonin]

It must be a bugger if you have to ride around everywhere wondering/worrying where the cops are.....

No wondering/worrying where the cops are up here, in the morn the huddle round the coffee pot eating muffins, then pretend to do book work as they are getting too fat to fit behind the wheel of a patrol car..

[scumdog]

Yeah. But we don't all have "secret society" immunity mate..................

Then more fool you!!

[scumdog]

Probably not quite as bad as being a minion of the government that has to enforce anything he's ordered to. ''Yesss Massster.'' Does your conscience bother you?

Conscience?

What's that??

[cheshirecat]

Conscience?

What's that??

Well I certainly don't like being pulled up, especially when I've been riding perfectly legally but then I don't have to clear up the bike accident mess I saw outside TePapa last Tuesday. For me that's the bottom line really. I hope the rider's OK mate.

[Stylo]

Well I certainly don't like being pulled up, especially when I've been riding perfectly legally but then I don't have to clear up the bike accident mess I saw outside TePapa last Tuesday. For me that's the bottom line really. I hope the rider's OK mate.

I hope the riders ok too mate, and just checked my 'Busa's still standing , we've just had a big shake 4.9 and only 9km deep , picture off the the wall and the cat's gone but all good here in CH Ch ...third big one we've had today...damn