Motorcycle laws in New Zealand?

[Tagger]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if there was a solid source to find what the do's and don'ts are with a motorcycle in NZ.

in regards to clothing (over here for instance, we have some strict laws about that), riding (lanesplitting/overtaking/...), parking, etc. etc.

would be great to get some insight.

Jelmen

[Mo NZ]

Hey Tagger.
I hope you leave your spray can at home as its pretty childish and there is enough if that crap here already.

The Law ; You need a certified helmet. That's it.

Non dumbass riders also wear riding boots and pants, gloves, and a good jacket.

Parking is the same as a car although there are usually some designated spaces in downtown CBD'S for free.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=640290259
This guy forgot his boots and gloves.

[riffer]

This will help Tagger.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ro...cle-road-code/

It's the official road law for motorcycles.

[Tagger]

well, over here we are also obligated to wear long sleeves, boots and gloves already, so this dumbass is already used to that

Can you park on the sidewalk ?
Can you linesplit? use taxi/buslanes?

I also ask this because some stuff over here are laws, other stuff is just generally accepted ... so i don't know how the NZ-culture reacts to these situations


if worse comes to worse and i get pulled over for something, i can always play "dumb tourist" offcourse



PS: i made this nickname when i was 15, which is 14 years ago and i'm just used to it ... please don't judge me on that :P
The only spraycans i take with me are WD40 and chainlube

[Maha]

Hey Tagger.
I hope you leave your spray can at home as its pretty childish and there is enough if that crap here already.

Tagger may make those little tags that you see at the top of a loaf of bread

[Drew]

Hey Tagger.
I hope you leave your spray can at home as its pretty childish and there is enough if that crap here already.

The Law ; You need a certified helmet. That's it.

Non dumbass riders also wear riding boots and pants, gloves, and a good jacket.

Parking is the same as a car although there are usually some designated spaces in downtown CBD'S for free.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=640290259
This guy forgot his boots and gloves.

I'm in the mood for a shit fight, so you're it arsehole.

Dumbarse for not wearing boots and riding pants? Go get fucked. I choose to ride in normal jeans, and casual shoes quite often.

[Drew]

Tagger may make those little tags that you see at the top of a loaf of bread

There's every chance he puts the tags inside your t shirts.

[Mo NZ]

[QUOTE=Drew;1130615210]I'm in the mood for a shit fight, so you're it arsehole.

Ha Ha LOL.
Didja get ya hand slapped by ya boyfriend last ya Dumbass.

Hows that?

[AllanB]

Don't be too harsh on riders like Drew - after all when they come to grief the physical damage to them is significantly higher than if they were wearing decent riding gear and consequently get to use up some of that ACC contribution that we all get stung with.

I for one applaud him as it fucks me off thinking all that coin I shell out is not actually going back to motorcyclists.

[Mo NZ]

Yeah/Nah mate. Nothing against drew.
Shoot, I just thought I would mess with him.

Oh well. Sailing postponed.

Off to get dressed my in my useless, overpriced and completely un-necessary AATATT riding gear as its looks like the rain is abating and patches of sun are about.

[swbarnett]

Don't be too harsh on riders like Drew - after all IF they come to grief the physical damage to them is significantly higher than if they were wearing decent riding gear and consequently get to use up some of that ACC contribution that we all get stung with.

Fixed that for ya.

A rider with no gear but a good head is safer than a reckless cotton-wooled rider.

[Drew]

Ha Ha LOL.
Didja get ya hand slapped by ya boyfriend last ya Dumbass.

Hows that?

Actually, my boyfriend and I were out on the sidecar yesterday. Doing laps around the block at his place. Wearing only jeans and T shirts, and helmets. Safety first!

Don't be too harsh on riders like Drew - after all when they come to grief the physical damage to them is significantly higher than if they were wearing decent riding gear and consequently get to use up some of that ACC contribution that we all get stung with.

I for one applaud him as it fucks me off thinking all that coin I shell out is not actually going back to motorcyclists.

If I'm going for a serious punt, I wear the gear. For a pootle or commute, jeans are fine.

Yeah/Nah mate. Nothing against drew.
Shoot, I just thought I would mess with him.

Oh well. Sailing postponed.

Off to get dressed my in my useless, overpriced and completely un-necessary AATATT riding gear as its looks like the rain is abating and patches of sun are about.

When you're as good at crashing as I am, the gear becomes redundant.

Fixed that for ya.

A rider with no gear but a good head is safer than a reckless cotton-wooled rider.

Hehehe, good head.

[unstuck]

AATATT riding gear as its looks like the rain is abating and patches of sun are about.

Ya big fuckin jessie, only ride when the suns out do ya? It,s nambi pambi motherfuckers like you that need all the gear anyway, cos your too fucken soft to handle a little tumble.

[AllanB]

Fixed that for ya.

A rider with no gear but a good head is safer than a reckless cotton-wooled rider.

Haha - good call. But it is like shagging without protection - eventually you'll either get a dose of something itchy or get someone pregnant.

[Mo NZ]

Ya big fuckin jessie, only ride when the suns out do ya? It,s nambi pambi motherfuckers like you that need all the gear anyway, cos your too fucken soft to handle a little tumble.

Did 650ks on mums day.
Rain from D-virke to Napier, which was fine. Then rain from Napier to the Taupo plateau. Bout 3 hrs in the rain.
4c over the desert and past Waiouru. great day. You bet.