I wonder if ACC counts this as a motorcycle accident

[miloking]

And they want to give US safety riding lectures?????


http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4348...bridge-traffic

Traffic is snarled on Auckland's harbour bridge after a police officer crashed off his motorbike.

Police say the traffic patrol officer fell off where the Northern Motorway reaches the bridge.

Police said they were hopeful the officer's injuries were only minor.

"Emergency services are still making their way to the scene," a statement said.

Lanes one and two southbound were blocked and traffic has built up.

Police advised motorists to avoid the bridge for the time being.

[Bald Eagle]

Maybe he didn't get his copy of the safety leaflets.

[Hans]

Evel Knievel attempts to launch himself off Harbour Bridge. Jokes aside, I do hope he's ok.

[MSTRS:Me]

Prolly got sent out so he could lecture from a position of experience...

[riffer]

How interesting. Sounds like even if the cops get taken out by cagers it's still reported as the motorcycle collided with the car.

I wonder how the media would report a car driving into a stationary motorcycle?

[scumdog]

Probably trying out riding advice from a KB-er...

[Dave Lobster]

I've followed a cop on a bike, filtering through the traffic, on the northern motorway a number of times. If it's the same guy, he doesn't ride like a knob.
I'm surprised at how invisible he is, even with all the lights and flouro stickers.

[ukusa]

maybe if he (Cop) was stopped for a random WOF/Rego/licence check this accident never would have happened!

[Scuba_Steve]

Probably trying out riding advice from a KB-er...

So what was the advice you gave him???

[MSTRS:Me]

So what was the advice you gave him???

Only wear tassels if you're on a Harley?

[avgas]

Maybe he didn't get his copy of the safety leaflets.

What a shame, they didn't compulsory stop him in time.
Can't save em all I guess.

Why do I get a feeling that the safety leaflet we are going to get from the cops compulsory stop is going to be titled
"Repent Sinner"

[Edbear]

I've followed a cop on a bike, filtering through the traffic, on the northern motorway a number of times. If it's the same guy, he doesn't ride like a knob.
I'm surprised at how invisible he is, even with all the lights and flouro stickers.

Yeah, if it's the same guy I've followed he's a good rider! And he waves to you as well! He came up behind we once as I was splitting so I let him past and followed him. Hope he's okay.

[chasio]

I'm surprised at how invisible he is, even with all the lights and flouro stickers.

According to a work colleague who saw the incident (and also stopped and assisted), the cop was running lights and sirens at the time. [Bring on the flames for hearsay.]

My point is: if the driver failed to register a police bike in "notice me" mode, what chance have we got? It's a further reminder to me to always assume I am invisible.

I'm glad to hear he was not badly hurt.

Chasio

[rickstv]

To The police who monitor this site, can you pass on our best wishes for a quick recovery.
Rick.

[BoristheBiter]

And they want to give US safety riding lectures?????


http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4348...bridge-traffic

Traffic is snarled on Auckland's harbour bridge after a police officer crashed off his motorbike.

Police say the traffic patrol officer fell off where the Northern Motorway reaches the bridge.

Police said they were hopeful the officer's injuries were only minor.

"Emergency services are still making their way to the scene," a statement said.

Lanes one and two southbound were blocked and traffic has built up.

Police advised motorists to avoid the bridge for the time being.

So whats your point??