Police crackdown

[Ronin]

Should be fun.

Hi,
A new news release is available for you to view on the Police website:
Title: A month of motorcycles
If you are a motorcyclist or moped rider and are involved in a crash, the risk of you being killed or seriously injured is approximately 18 times greater than if you are in a car.
That is why Highway Patrol staff in Central District are about to embark on a month-long motorcycle safety and awareness campaign.
In Central District alone 14 riders have been killed in the last two years, and New Zealand has seen an increase in deaths since 2005 partly attributed to the quadrupling of motorcycle registrations since 2000.
Senior Sergeant Kris Burbery said: "Fuel prices, congestion, environmental awareness, and a rise in popularity among more mature riders has also accounted for some of the increase."
From Monday, 15 November, through to Sunday 19 December, Police will be proactively speaking to motorcycle and moped riders. They will be focusing on vehicle conditions, safety equipment, clothing, licences, rider behaviour and legal compliance.
Checkpoints and surveys will also be a part of the campaign with the support of partners agencies such as ACC. All motorcyclists and moped riders will be provided with a safety flyer.
"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,' said Senior Sergeant Burbery. "A number of police staff are avid motorcyclists, so we are personally aware of the danger and vulnerability of being on a motorcycle.
"Although enforcement will be an element of the campaign, the primary focus is education and promoting improved safety and riding practices. Longer days and warmer weather will see more riders take to the roads and we want them to make sure that they get home again safely.
"We hope this operation will give us a good understanding of motorcycles and motorcyclists in the District and a success for us would be to find that our riders are travelling safely, their bikes are up to standard and they have the required licences."
Some key safety tips are as follows:
• Make sure you have appropriate licence for the size of motorcycle.
• Ensure the vehicle is safe, registered and warranted.
• Make sure you wear the appropriate safety clothing and footwear. No bare skin and jandals!
• Make sure you wear an approved safety helmet.
• It is mandatory to always have a headlight on if riding on a motorcycle on the road.
• Ensure you comply with any conditions of a graduated (learner or restricted) drivers' licence.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.

[MSTRS:Me]

I'll say the same thing here as I said in the Waikato thread on the same subject...
If some spotty faced little cuntstable thinks he can stop me to 'give a lecture on the dangers of motorcycling and safe riding' ... then he can talk to the hand.
Appropriate licence...check
Regd...check
Wof...check
Helmet...check
Other gear...check
Chat/lecture...fuck off.

[Waxxa]

perhaps we can produce a leaflet of our own to give to the police "how to U-turn safely". Then we can reciprocate the kind gesture...

[MSTRS:Me]

Now you're talking...

[bogan]

perhaps we can produce a leaflet of our own to give to the police "how to U-turn safely". Then we can reciprocate the kind gesture...

tis a brilliant idea that one.

also, riding with the headlight on is (to my knowledge, and I checked the regs not long ago) not compulsory, daytime running lights are, there is a difference.

[Katman]

If some spotty faced little cuntstable thinks he can stop me to 'give a lecture on the dangers of motorcycling and safe riding' ... then he can talk to the hand.

Perhaps I might be able to lecture them.

[MSTRS:Me]

also, riding with the headlight on is (to my knowledge, and I checked the regs not long ago) not compulsory, daytime running lights are, there is a difference.

I think you will find it is Headlight or DRL if fitted. Either way, a white light to the front at all times is reqd.

Perhaps I might be able to lecture them.

Now that I'd pay to see.

[bogan]

I think you will find it is Headlight or DRL if fitted. Either way, a white light to the front at all times is reqd.

DRL is also defined as indicators being on all the time, but that was from wiki as I couldn't find what DRL is defined as in NZ

Now that I'd pay to see.

same here, please put it on the youtube for us!

[SMOKEU]

I think you will find it is Headlight or DRL if fitted. Either way, a white light to the front at all times is reqd.

Depends how old the bike is.

[nodrog:Me]

Where is the Central District? Or is it just the middle of everywhere they will be policing?

Fanny

[Ronin]

Where is the Central District? Or is it just the middle of everywhere they will be policing?

Fanny

From memory, Central are the fine folks who bought us "cross the line and get snapped by a cop in the bush" game which would make it Manawatuish up.

Yup. Manawatu up the West coast...

http://www.police.govt.nz/district/index.html

[Marmoot]

"We hope this operation will give us a good understanding of motorcycles and motorcyclists in the District and a success for us would be to find that our riders are travelling safely, their bikes are up to standard and they have the required licences."
Some key safety tips are as follows:

* Blow on the pie.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/blow...et-hit-3090178

[Mully]

I like the "rise" in deaths being attributable to a "quadrupling" of motorcycle registrations (date mismatch notwithstanding) - I presume the rise in deaths hasn't been a quadrupling then?

[Dave Lobster]

Police states attached

[AllanB]

DRL was one of the robots in the original Star Wars movie.

While I thank them for their attempts at motorcycle education, I do wonder if their efforts would be more effective if they were educating the other road users to be more aware of motorcycles.

Maybe some catchy billboard slogans would help.

'Lock up your daughters - motorcyclists may be around the corner'

'Pull out carefully - you may have a motorcyclist up your rear'

'Be aware of Suzukis - they may crash anytime, anywhere'