Legal advice wanted - Traffic offence

**FJRider** · 16th August 2012, 18:06

Originally Posted by Jantar

Is that why I sometimes have both wheels off the ground even when not accellerating?

Or like me ... the bike and I are having a lie down.

**FJRider** · 16th August 2012, 18:10

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

Soooo, riding through heavy traffic sitting on the bars facing the wrong way while rolling a joint is even more Illegal? You can't do anything fun in this damn country....

But the good news is ... if you're doing it on one wheel it's only dangerous.

And if you live in auckland ... the penalties are mild. (Compared to the mainland)

**Akzle** · 16th August 2012, 18:32

Originally Posted by Drew

Kind of, but to charge other than careless I would think.

Bit hard really, I don't fully understand the legal system. Does that double jeopardy thing only apply to all charges?

no clear double jeopardy laws in NZ

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

Soooo, riding through heavy traffic sitting on the bars facing the wrong way while rolling a joint is even more Illegal? You can't do anything fun in this damn country....

damn. there goes my sunday arvo trip to the beach.

**Madness** · 16th August 2012, 18:42

Originally Posted by FJRider

The same could be said about marajuana ... the goverment is going to great lengths (and expense) to eradicate it ... and all these people (experts on the subject ... all of them) say it's safe.

They've tried arguing about it too ... and lost. But they think there's a point to continue trying ...

Wrong place to rehash this old chestnut so all I'll say is Baaaaaaaaaa.

**FJRider** · 16th August 2012, 18:43

Originally Posted by Madness

Wrong place to rehash this old chestnut so all I'll say is Baaaaaaaaaa.

I thought it was worth a try at a troll ... I can't win them all.

**98tls** · 19th August 2012, 21:04

Originally Posted by FJRider

You haven't seen the bumps in his driveway. (I have)

Pic's or it didn't happen ...

Bumps n driveways

The bumps on the Waitaki bridge were overcome on one wheel all those years ago mate,though i didnt much enjoy the walk home afterwards.

**FJRider** · 20th August 2012, 07:48

Originally Posted by 98tls

Bumps n driveways

The bumps on the Waitaki bridge were overcome on one wheel all those years ago mate,though i didnt much enjoy the walk home afterwards.

Concerning Jantar's driveway. Don't think bumps ... think judder bars.

And the pot-holes gave the activity of Pot-holing it's name.

And as for your walk ... you probably needed the exercise.

**Jantar** · 20th August 2012, 09:56

Originally Posted by FJRider

Concerning Jantar's driveway. Don't think bumps ... think judder bars.

And the pot-holes gave the activity of Pot-holing it's name.

And as for your walk ... you probably needed the exercise.

Hey that's not fair. I know some of the pot holes were getting a bit deep, but they have been filled now. I had to do something about it seeing as I now ride a road bike instead of an adventure bike, and a neighbour went missing in one for two days on his KTM. But We have left some of the minor corrugations just to remind you it is a dirt road, and the drop off is still there in case you want to some air under your wheels.

**aprilia_RS250** · 20th August 2012, 12:26

Originally Posted by Motoracer

Due to the front wheel of my motorcycle elevating from the ground for a brief duration on the motorway on ramp, I have been handed a careless driving of a m/vehicle offense. Apparently I have to appear in court and the judge will decide my fate. Other than that, no fines or penalties were given to me by the traffic officer. I was very compliant with the officer the whole time and I apologized for any behavioral flaws in my driving that he had perceived at the time.

Can someone (a lawyer, a police officer or someone with experience with these matters) please help me out with legal advice on what I can do or can't do and how i can prepare for the court? Is there anywhere where I can look up the penalties for careless driving?

Thank you.

Just read your post, seriously say you sneezed and it was unintentional, if you have a clean record and weren't being an ass to the cop you'll probably get a warning.