Just stupid or self appointed speed police

[Gremlin]

Stupid, inconsiderate and unprofessional.

If I'm doing 110 indicated in the fast lane, and a quicker vehicle approaches from behind, I'll move over when there is a space. Why should I control their speed? Let them be on their way, you can continue at your speed. Equally, it requires less space to move over, than for the other vehicle to wait for enough space to move left, overtake then move back right again.

Typical small minded thinking and attitudes.

I've found that approaching a lot of cars at my speed until I'm close behind (rather than approaching slowly) seems to give plenty a hint to get out of the way. That said, I've had cars doing 70-80kph in the fast lane, and I swear to god, I want to thump them.

[cheshirecat]

In the UK you are not allowed to 'control/slow up' other's speed as it classifies as taking the law into your own hands. Don't know if it still applies. Also reversing out of a driveway into a road is a no no but that's another worm. (mentioned this as two did it today near a school and put everyone in all sorts of a pickle.

[oneofsix]

In the UK you are not allowed to 'control/slow up' other's speed as it classifies as taking the law into your own hands. Don't know if it still applies. Also reversing out of a driveway into a road is a no no but that's another worm. (mentioned this as two did it today near a school and put everyone in all sorts of a pickle.

As long as you realise that in NZ, unlike the UK, you are not allowed to park on the right side of the road unless its a one-way street.

Must do some research but it is my believe that the two you quote above are the same in NZ but I ignore the driveway one as its based on a technicality (which way you are driving on which side of the road type thing)

[cheshirecat]

I tell you what. back over there I was reasonably good on the road rules all 450 pages it them (with pictures) - had to be being a DR. Over here though they seem a trifle muddled at times and contary to logic.

Just one example in the test is they ask what to do when comming across a lump of wood in the road, stating you can't ride around it. The first option is to ride around it! I had to really think - was it a trick question, was there something I missed in the book, was I reading it correctly - had my brain stopped working, had their brain?

Here we constantl'y raise cases on forums and get cops to provide and 'interpretation' which of course varies according to individual wims.
Keeps us on out toes I suppose as if there wasn't enough going on a Bike.

[avgas]

Ha, I never thought I would see the day where there are multiple threads out to prove Triumph riders are wankers.
Who'da guessed?

I miss the Harley riders are wankers threads

[HQfiend]

As long as you realise that in NZ, unlike the UK, you are not allowed to park on the right side of the road unless its a one-way street.

Must do some research but it is my believe that the two you quote above are the same in NZ but I ignore the driveway one as its based on a technicality (which way you are driving on which side of the road type thing)

And apparently Taxi Cabs must still carry a bale on the roof of the cab to feed the horses!

[oneofsix]

And apparently Taxi Cabs must still carry a bale on the roof of the cab to feed the horses!

Really?? it would look good on the Green cabs

[admenk]

What's all this "overtaking" talk on about?

[HEMA]

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regul...DLM302188.html

Interesting that 7.15 refers to the right of a policeman to ask for and inspect your helmet. Anybody ever had their helmet checked?

yes, had it checked and got a fine for it (I was wearing a WW2 German type helmet )

[NodMan:Me]

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regul...DLM302188.html

Interesting that 7.15 refers to the right of a policeman to ask for and inspect your helmet. Anybody ever had their helmet checked?

Only if you were an "outlaw biker"....
I used that piece of legislation numerous times with certain bikers who seemed to like wearing plastic replicas of WW2 German army helmets complete with a strip of canvass riveted to the plastic for a chin strap...
"just looking for the Snell or equivalent approval as its not on the outside of your pudding bowl" ...even ridden their bikes back to the pad when they have asked nicely!

[ac3_snow]

Stupid, inconsiderate and unprofessional.

I've found that approaching a lot of cars at my speed until I'm close behind (rather than approaching slowly) seems to give plenty a hint to get out of the way. That said, I've had cars doing 70-80kph in the fast lane, and I swear to god, I want to thump them.

F@#KN ST*PID BLOODY GRRR GOD DAMM IGNORANT ARRRGHHH F#@KN W?NK!RS!!!
hahaha +1 pisses me off too

[paturoa]

Agree,

peeps who are obviously and intentionally impeeding others by blodking the right hand lanes are fucking inconsiderat arseholes.

cops will never do anything about it cos it lowers the speed.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...s-Right-Laners

aarrgggh - inconsiderate people are arseholes.

[davebullet]

It really pisses me off when people hog the right hand lane. Last time it happened, I pulled out my 44 magnum "the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off" and shot at the driver.

No I didn't really. I just calmly pulled into the left lane and took him via the undertakers lane. No dramas.

[admenk]

It really pisses me off when people hog the right hand lane. Last time it happened, I pulled out my 44 magnum "the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off" and shot at the driver.

No I didn't really. I just calmly pulled into the left lane and took him via the undertakers lane. No dramas.

You went and spoilt it with your second paragraph...

[steve_t]

It really pisses me off when people hog the right hand lane. Last time it happened, I pulled out my 44 magnum "the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off" and shot at the driver.

That's a bit extreme. When I get pissed off by drivers I do what this guy did...

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292225