Bus Lanes and "T" and "B" Lights

[p.dath]

I see that the the recently passed "Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule 2011" makes makes "T" and "B" lights in bus lanes equally apply to motorcycles and buses.
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regul...tml#dlm3972748

8 Traffic signals in form of T or B
Clause 3.6 is amended by adding the following subclause:
“(5) If the rider of a cycle, moped, or motorcycle is lawfully using a bus lane, this clause applies to the rider in the same way that it applies to the driver of a bus.”

[Icemaestro]

Mean! I've wondered that! As if we need a head start on everyone!

[cheshirecat]

Going to get some cars thinking

[baptist]

They needed too do that.... buses don't like it when you sit and wait and hold them up

[Pseudonym]

So it wasn’t always like that?
Next you’ll tell me I have to stop for the motorway control lights…