A question for the cops

**Pseudonym** · 20th January 2012, 15:40

First of all, this is not a gripe at the unfairness of life or how you are all out to get us poor innocent bikers.
It’s just a question, that is all.
I was stopped on my way home last night at a checkpoint, no drama I really don’t have an issue with it.
I was breath tested while another cop checked my rego and WoF, still no problem.
She also asked to check my licence, again, I do not have any problem with this! Just making sure those who are about to jump on me for complaining understand that I’m really not bothered!

The question is, when I’m in a car and get checked I don’t think I’ve ever been asked for my licence before.

Is this new for all those who are stopped or is it just to check right class of licence?

Just curious, if you are just checking bikes then that’s kinda understandable given the rules regarding cc rating etc.
If you are checking everyone then fair enough.
If you are just checking random people then that’s cool too.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 20th January 2012, 15:48

Sounds like you've answered all of your own questions.

**Pseudonym** · 20th January 2012, 15:54

No, I have some theories but nothing confirmed.
I’m going with #3 as that would be the most likely but would like to know.

**SMOKEU** · 20th January 2012, 16:09

During a random 3T a cop told me that they're doing a sting operation on bikers because many of them don't hold the right class of license for the bike they're riding.

**awa355** · 20th January 2012, 16:22

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

During a random 3T a cop told me that they're doing a sting operation on bikers because many of them don't hold the right class of license for the bike they're riding.

What kind of road machine licence do you need to ride a Harley?

At a random stop, I would think they could ask to see your licence as a standard procedure.

**bsasuper** · 20th January 2012, 16:37

If you hav'nt realised by now, the NZ government wants all motorcycle riders off the road, just wait till you see what they have install for us.I like to take the time at RBT's, random stops etc, T o__ r e a l l y__ d r a w __ o u t__ t h e __ p r o c e s s, __ a s k __ l o t s __ o f __ q u e s t i o n s, __ t a k e __ y o u r __ t i m e __ t o __ t a k e __ o f f__ y o u r __ g l o v e s, __ h e l m e t, when talk into the alc tester stuff it up a few times etc, when asked for licence take 5mins to find it in your riding gear etc, ohh stop your bike in a position that makes it akward for cars to get around, my record is 25mins at a RBT, and boy were they getting pissed off wth me.The answer is of course "well you stopped me, and I have no problem with that, this is how long it takes me, sorry" (my bike is always legal, and I never drink ride, and they usually use the new recruits so are easy to stuff about)

**SMOKEU** · 20th January 2012, 16:42

Originally Posted by awa355

What kind of road machine licence do you need to ride a Harley?

Depends on the size of the engine.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 20th January 2012, 17:10

Originally Posted by bsasuper

, my record is 25mins at a RBT,

Fuck you need to get out more often man. I've got far better things to do that fuck around there for 25 mins.

**FJRider** · 20th January 2012, 17:29

The request for your licence is just revenue gathering ... $150 (I think) for not being able to produce your licence ... if you are asked for it.

**slofox** · 20th January 2012, 17:31

Originally Posted by awa355

What kind of road machine licence do you need to ride a Harley?

Tractor license, innit?

**Zamiam** · 20th January 2012, 17:33

Originally Posted by bsasuper

.. my record is 25mins at a RBT, and boy were they getting pissed off wth me.The answer is of course "well you stopped me, and I have no problem with that, this is how long it takes me, sorry"

Love it, good passive resistance. I have never agreed with their right to stop me "randomly". If I've done nothing wrong then as far as I'm concerned they have no right to impede me going about my business. Another thing that pisses them off is to ask for their id when they ask for your license.

**red mermaid** · 20th January 2012, 17:45

Waste of time answering your request...the KB experts have already spoken.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 20th January 2012, 18:41

Originally Posted by Zamiam

Love it, good passive resistance. I have never agreed with their right to stop me "randomly". If I've done nothing wrong then as far as I'm concerned they have no right to impede me going about my business. Another thing that pisses them off is to ask for their id when they ask for your license.

You're a badass biker through and through. Personally, I'm all for the odd random stopage. They even recover the odd stolen motorcycle that way. But of course...you would only care if it was yours.

**nadroj** · 21st January 2012, 07:35

Should we not be encouraging these checks? Why are all these unlicenced, un registered, uninsured, unroadworthy, ACC sucking people using the priveledges us law abiding (sic) registered, legal riders have quaalified and paid for?