Lane hogging

[Voltaire]

Murrays a road hog Hasn't the novelty of multi lane roads worn off yet?

[oneofsix]

Actually, the story should end with reference to where that is writ...

the road code, you know, that funny book that you are meant to study before getting a driving license, but for digital kiddies you can even get it on line. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ro...ping-left.html

Keeping left on a laned road

Most roads in New Zealand have lanes marked on them with a white line or raised studs.

When driving on a laned road, it is important to drive your vehicle within your lane.

Where there are two or more lanes on your side of the centre line:

keep in the left-hand lane as much as you can
don't use the lane closest to the centre line if you will hold up other vehicles.
The lane closest to the centre line should only be used when:

you want to pass another vehicle
you want to turn right
the left-hand lane is full with other traffic or is blocked.

And that would be one of the few times that website has provided exactly what it was asked for.

And another quote from the motorway section

When driving on a motorway:

keep left, unless you are passing

[Swoop]

NZ has the monopoly on idiots who fail to keep left and believe they are entitled to stay in the right hand lane.

They probably wonder why other road users abuse them so often.

[bogan]

the road code, you know, that funny book that you are meant to study before getting a driving license, but for digital kiddies you can even get it on line.

But he said it was writ in law, and thus the end of the story. The road code is supposed to reflect law and good driving practices, but it is not law itself. Alas, it would seem the story is not yet done...

[Gremlin]

The road code is not actually the law.

Undertaking (as in, passing on the left, separate lanes) in UK is absolutely not allowed (and you'll be fined). They recognise the motorway as a series of lanes.

In NZ, each lane is recognised in it's own right, undertaking (as in, passing on the left, separate lanes) is allowed, and while it's certainly considered good driving to keep left... good drivers are in the absolute minority. Try following cars in the fast lane on Auckland motorways doing 80kph...

[Tigadee]

I give up on road users being sensible and considerate. And these are not just Asians, but all creeds and ethnicities! I find I use the left motorway lane more (cruising or undertaking) and get to where I want to go faster!

When I see someone obviously holding up traffic and hogging the right hand lane, I pass on the left and give a wave to say "Pull over" and then point to the rear asking them to check six, then continue on past.

That said, sometimes it's because there is a cop car ahead somewhere that makes people go silly and slow down.

[oneofsix]

But he said it was writ in law, and thus the end of the story. The road code is supposed to reflect law and good driving practices, but it is not law itself. Alas, it would seem the story is not yet done...

it is call "The official New Zealand road code" and like you say it reflects the law.

KEEPING LEFT Keeping left

Drivers must keep left on multi-lane roads unless turning, passing or the left lane is blocked.

[bogan]

it is call "The official New Zealand road code" and like you say it reflects the law.

You may find the qa section is also just a reflection of the actual law too...

2.1 Keeping left
(1) A driver, when driving, must at all times drive as near as
practicable to the left side of the roadway unless this rule
otherwise provides.
(2) If a driver’s speed, when driving, is such as to impede the
normal and reasonable flow of traffic, that driver must, as soon
as is reasonably practicable, move the vehicle as far as practicable
to the left side of the roadway when this is necessary to
allow following traffic to pass.
(3) A driver may drive in the right lane in the direction of travel
when driving on a multi-lane road if—
(a) the driver is turning right, or making a U-turn from the
centre of the road, and is giving the prescribed signal of
that driver’s intention to turn right; or
(b) the driver is passing; or
(c) the left lane is unavailable to the driver; or
(d) the driver is required by any provision of this rule to
drive in the right lane; or
(e) a variable lane control downward-facing arrow sign
indicates that the driver must drive in the right lane; or
(f) the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or
(g) the traffic in all other lanes is congested; or
(h) the traffic in every lane is congested.

[ElCoyote]

But he said it was writ in law, and thus the end of the story. The road code is supposed to reflect law and good driving practices, but it is not law itself. Alas, it would seem the story is not yet done...

I think you will find it is game set and match. May I have the good fortune to meet you on a motorway somewhere

[bogan]

I think you will find it is game set and match. May I have the good fortune to meet you on a motorway somewhere

If you're playing tennis on the motorway, be it the left lane or any other, I think I'd rather not meet you there...

[jasonu]

Not a law, mearly a recomendation and a reminder on signs of good road etiquette

Pretty sure it used to be the 1st law in the road code.

[Murray]

so you think it is alright for you to break the speed limit (as it is only 100) but no for anyone else.

what a knob

Now i know how you got the name Boris - the - BITER

[paturoa]

And what speed are you doing??? Is there a problem sitting in the right hand lane if you are doing or above the speed limit. Whenever I drive through Auckland i always try and sit in the right hand lane to avoid ongoing and off going traffic yet I ride at about 105km to 110km so if anyone passes me they are breaking the law

If you're trolling then well done.

If you're serious, then you're part of the problem. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/65833

Edit: have you calibrated your speedo against a GPS?

[Erelyes]

Since noone has bothered yet to actually reference legislation....

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regul...DLM303041.html

Edit: Bogan posted it, but this is the sauce.

Note that 2.1(1) says 'roadway' and not 'lane'. Hence, keep left unless passing is law, regardless of whether there are lanes or not. (Unless an exception in 2.1(3) applies)

[Voltaire]

Amusing how motorcyclists are always so keen to quote the road rules..... New Zealand driving has been like it is as long as I can remember, if you want good driving and people who obey rules I suggest Germany. Over there you don't stay in the outside lane unless passing, nor do you expect anyone to 'let you in' at the front of queue just coz you think you can push in late.... Lawn mowing on a Sunday is also frowned upon too.