Police say had the rider been wearing...

[Smifffy]

Gee, the truck driver has almost been forgotten about in this 'lets bash the cop for saying a really naughty thing' thread,

The truck driver was forgotten when the Police spokesperson said that the rider may have lived had he been wearing a hi-vis vest.

The truck driver was forgotten in the rush to pin blame for the tragic event on the motorcyclist.

Unfortunately there are some tonight somewhere who will never be able to forget a loved one, nor what a proselytizing policeman considers to be the greatest contributor to his demise.

[Taz]

Whats this MagNZ thing?

[carver]

Very sad to hear this news. U turns should be banned as I see them nearly every day on my commmute and usually at really stupid places.
I slowed right down the other day as this idiot was doing a u turn just after a roundabout as he missed the turn....was he angry at me slowing down to press home the point.
BAN U TURNS.

haha, good luck....

All road works, STMS, Pilot, Mowing, service, and surveying vehicles would have a tough time

oh, and highway patrol officers on a bloodlust rush to chase down bikers and bust em

[JATZ]

Gee, the truck driver has almost been forgotten about in this 'lets bash the cop for saying a really naughty thing' thread,

What about the mr glaucoma driving the truck ? He wasn't an ex cop who used to patrol the Buller gorge was he ?

At least they didn't blame speed on the part of the m/cyclist

[Mom]

Whats this MagNZ thing?

www.mag-nz.org

[Kendog]

I haven't blamed anyone.

I haven't defended anyone.

Maybe not, but you have once again shown your inability to get your point (if you have one) across without pissing people off.
Are you a politician?

[Usarka]

All part of the plan to make hi-vis compulsory.

[James Deuce]

I agree with the rest of it but:



Just isn't true..

Depends on time of day. Dawn and dusk, the headlight glare hides the bike and body and while the colour is more visible in daylight with light from all directions, in low light situations like heavy rain or overcast your eyes see the glare and not much colour if any.

[caseye]

Right we have heard the view of MAG which is great..do we have a view from BRONZ or more to the point do we on here have a spokes person from our "New Action Group"....this debate is one that needs to be considered and taken seriously...we now have three action groups working for us...instead of moaning post the positive and stand by your comments...

Um could you elucidate a little more on the ""our New Action Group" of which you speak. News to this kid.

[Voltaire]

haha, good luck....

All road works, STMS, Pilot, Mowing, service, and surveying vehicles would have a tough time

oh, and highway patrol officers on a bloodlust rush to chase down bikers and bust em

Three Point Turns....or have they been phased out now steering locks have improved...?

[Tink]

I can't read all POSTS BUT'

I found out cause my sister who lives 5 min from the accident, rang me at 9am to make sure we were not the fatality... (we pass that way all the time) I scare my family all the time riding my bike.. both of them.

mom good words

RIP and condolences to the family... and I prey that the truck driver does makes better choices on a road that is known for accidents.

Please note people this place is a high accident spot for all types of vehicles... not just bikes...

[jimbo600]

I don't need a hi-viz.

I ride with my eyes open.

Now it aint often I chime in on here cos of all the r'tards. But you, Katman, are a complete cocksickle.

What the fuck is your malfunction cuntox. Honestly, why don't you just fuck right off.

[CHR1S]

Wonder if Katman's aware that at the back of EVERYONE'S eye is an optic nerve.

This 'gap' where the optic nerve leaves the retina for the brain creates a blind spot. Yes even Katman has one (the optic nerve that is...maybe not the brain) so no matter how open you think your eyes are, or how awesome a rider you think you are, there's still an area of vision that provided you are human, you WILL NOT see a potential hazard.

We've all heard how you feel that we should take more responsibility for OUR own defensive riding. I largely agree with you, however show some respect for the victim's families. Karma can be a bitch buddy.

[Usarka]

How the fuck can someone with 95 demerit points harp on about identifying hazards without being a right hypocrite?

I hope the riders family aren't reading this thread.

[Katman]

This 'gap' where the optic nerve leaves the retina for the brain creates a blind spot. Yes even Katman has one (the optic nerve that is...maybe not the brain) so no matter how open you think your eyes are, or how awesome a rider you think you are, there's still an area of vision that provided you are human, you WILL NOT see a potential hazard.

And that's one of the reasons your eyes need to be moving all the time - to eliminate the effect of that blind spot.