Speed tolerance reduced for December and January

**bogan** · 24th December 2013, 10:26

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Wow, everyone's an expert on what actually happened. Even when they weren't there. Still, this is KB.

What actually happened was the Police reduced the tolerance to 4 km/h for all of December and January. They then spent a gazillion dollars advertising the fact in the media, TV, papers, magazines, Facebook, Twitter, pretty much anywhere they could.

Then someone got caught in excess of the tolerance.

Is it really a surprise it happened?

For the record, when we do speed checks we find that most folk are actually travelling between 90 and 95, not the 103 you quote. Anyone doing over the well publicized tolerance is actually doing about 10 above what most others are.

Still, never let the facts stand in the way of a good post.

Oh wow, Sir told us plebs we were going to get fucked over first, well that changes everything, now I can sit back and just enjoy another pointless road tax since we were adequately warned

Do you ever get the feeling our problem is not with the amount of warning we were given? but with the stupidity of the measure itself?

**Zedder** · 24th December 2013, 10:36

Originally Posted by bogan

Oh wow, Sir told us plebs we were going to get fucked over first, well that changes everything, now I can sit back and just enjoy another pointless road tax since we were adequately warned

Do you ever get the feeling our problem is not with the amount of warning we were given? but with the stupidity of the measure itself?

Now c'mon bogan, don't hassle rtc, it's not his fault although he does keep coming back for more.

The answer to life, the universe and everything (updated version) will be revealed on Jan 5...

**bogan** · 24th December 2013, 10:41

Originally Posted by Zedder

Now c'mon bogan, don't hassle rtc, it's not his fault although he does keep coming back for more.

The answer to life, the universe and everything (updated version) will be revealed on Jan 5...

But he used to seem pretty onto it and down to earth, sad to see those who shone so bright grow so dim...

**Akzle** · 24th December 2013, 10:42

Originally Posted by rastuscat

For the record, when we do speed checks we find that most folk are actually travelling between 90 and 95,

actually, bike or cage, if im not interested in conversation with your gang, or in no particular hurry, i sit at a gps 109.
Of course, if asked i say 99.5
fuck that really gets some of you going!
One cop {uc} followed me for 5km leading up to a camera. Only pulled me up after i braked before the camera. Wonder if he'd hav done me if i got cam'd. Probably. But i think he was enjoying the drive.
'dont bullshit me son, ive followed you for 5 km at nearly twice the speed limit...'
'got any proof?
...Good day, bob.'

**Zedder** · 24th December 2013, 11:00

Originally Posted by bogan

But he used to seem pretty onto it and down to earth, sad to see those who shone so bright grow so dim...

Lol, but like you posted earlier at least he's more inclinded to discuss things these days. This time I'm surprised we got this far as previously I've just had to "walk away".

He's very determined and passionate about safety and saving lives obviously.

**swbarnett** · 24th December 2013, 11:58

Originally Posted by Zedder

Now c'mon bogan, don't hassle rtc, it's not his fault although he does keep coming back for more.

The answer to life, the universe and everything (updated version) will be revealed on Jan 5...

You're a bit behind the times. The rest of all know that the answer is 42 and was released to the public by kind permission of the Amalgamated Union of Philosophers, Sages, Luminaries, and other professional thinking persons in 1977.

The problem is that we don't know the question. And it's impossible to know both the answer and the question in the same universe.

**R650R** · 24th December 2013, 12:03

Originally Posted by rastuscat

For the record, when we do speed checks we find that most folk are actually travelling between 90 and 95, not the 103 you quote.

Most folk usually know when the cops are about and their usual haunts so I'd say your stats are probably distorted. And with the traffic flows these days there is usually someone at the front holding things up.
I'd say people drive differently to depending on if they are in traffic or travelling solo. I'll happily drive/ride at 90-95 if the traffic is such that its not worth overtaking...
Good luck with the ad, I hope its something original, plausible and informative and not prejudiced about people who like looking at gold Chinese cats or buying a tray of frosty pigs to shout the workmates lunch.
And those eftpos machines, every shop has a different terminal these days lol... Still think Russian dashcams would do it and be budget friendly too...
BTW didn't email you for goodies as those ACC pressure gauges are rubbish. I have two of them already, they seem to work okay for awhile then give wildly different readings +/- 10psi...

**Zedder** · 24th December 2013, 12:10

Originally Posted by swbarnett

You're a bit behind the times. The rest of all know that the answer is 42 and was released to the public by kind permission of the Amalgamated Union of Philosophers, Sages, Luminaries, and other professional thinking persons in 1977.

The problem is that we don't know the question. And it's impossible to know both the answer and the question in the same universe.

Heh, that's why I wrote it was the updated version.

**kiwi cowboy** · 24th December 2013, 12:19

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Wow, everyone's an expert on what actually happened. Even when they weren't there. Still, this is KB.

What actually happened was the Police reduced the tolerance to 4 km/h for all of December and January. They then spent a gazillion dollars advertising the fact in the media, TV, papers, magazines, Facebook, Twitter, pretty much anywhere they could.

Then someone got caught in excess of the tolerance.

Is it really a surprise it happened?

For the record, when we do speed checks we find that most folk are actually travelling between 90 and 95, not the 103 you quote. Anyone doing over the well publicized tolerance is actually doing about 10 above what most others are.

Still, never let the facts stand in the way of a good post.

That post was a bit of a wind up

While I have a lot of respect for you guys ( I have a good mate that's a cop and was coached for rugby by another you probably know as he lives/works in ch ch) I don't agree with the speed kills by its self.

From my experience (I do not profess to be an expert) the danger is more in people not DRIVING TO THE CONDITIONS I.E not keeping left,cutting corners,passing on blind hills or bends,not leaving a suitable following distance, all of which are dangerous manovers and most are below the speed limit.

I cannot explain my self to go any further so will not as it will come out wrong..

**Jantar** · 24th December 2013, 12:21

Originally Posted by swbarnett

You're a bit behind the times. The rest of all know that the answer is 42 and was released to the public by kind permission of the Amalgamated Union of Philosophers, Sages, Luminaries, and other professional thinking persons in 1977.

The problem is that we don't know the question. And it's impossible to know both the answer and the question in the same universe.

OK, OFF topic, but, that issue has been solved. It was initially thought the Question was "what is 6 x 9?". Because in our univers, that did not give the universal answer 42, it was thought that we didn't, and couldn't, know the question. In fact both question and answer are correct, just in Base 13.

**swbarnett** · 24th December 2013, 13:44

Originally Posted by Zedder

Heh, that's why I wrote it was the updated version.

Damn! Subconcious work filter's obviously working overtime. Must be time to leave work.

**swbarnett** · 24th December 2013, 13:49

Originally Posted by Jantar

OK, OFF topic, but, that issue has been solved. It was initially thought the Question was "what is 6 x 9?". Because in our univers, that did not give the universal answer 42, it was thought that we didn't, and couldn't, know the question. In fact both question and answer are correct, just in Base 13.

If you listen to the Tertiay Phase Hactar clearly states that you can't know both in the same universe (I like your reasoning though).

**tri boy** · 24th December 2013, 14:55

The idiot drivers are out in force today, following too close, unable to stay on their side, aggressive attitudes etc.
I'm predicting fatalities aplenty this season.
The cars are better equipped with allsorts of electronic gizmos to aid drivers, but they are faster, and being operated badly on very average roads.
Breathe deep and let the muppets through. MHO

**scumdog** · 24th December 2013, 16:11

Originally Posted by bogan

Oh wow, Sir told us plebs we were going to get fucked over first, well that changes everything, now I can sit back and just enjoy another pointless road tax since we were adequately warned

Do you ever get the feeling our problem is not with the amount of warning we were given? but with the stupidity of the measure itself?

But you must like the 'problem' - else you wouldn't still be here.

And a crafty alert bugger like you probably won't have to pay this 'pointless road tax' eh?? (Unless you enjoy it...)

I cannot think of a complete list of the things that irk me....GST, rego fees, insurance fees etc etc...but I realise the futility of banging on about them on KB etc again and again and again..ad infinitum ad neaseum..

Still, whatever spins your crank...