Bus lanes

**rastuscat** · 22nd November 2016, 18:59

Originally Posted by Akzle

your welcome.

Je suis tres fatigue, Azkil

**mossy1200** · 22nd November 2016, 19:14

Originally Posted by Akzle

...and if you don't have any fucking donuts in your backpack, you can start feeling sorry for yourself

In New Zealand the law states that the offence of jaywalking applies if you cross the road within 20 metres of a fixed crossing and if, as a pedestrian, you cross at a red light. The fine is a relatively modest $35 for adults and $10 for children.

**Akzle** · 22nd November 2016, 19:14

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Je suis tres fatigue, Azkil

that's french yo...

...what do you know about boats... or explosives?

**rastuscat** · 22nd November 2016, 19:16

Originally Posted by Akzle

that's french yo...

...what do you know about boats... or explosives?

I have a 1985 aqua lung......

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**Akzle** · 22nd November 2016, 19:17

Originally Posted by mossy1200

In New Zealand the law* states that the offence of jaywalking applies if you cross the road within 20 metres of a fixed crossing and if, as a pedestrian, you cross at a red light. The fine is a relatively modest $35 for adults and $10 for children.

* legislation.

and it's shit like that, that gives rise to ignorant old white folk phoning talk back radio.

...and sayings like "the law is an ass"

like i sais, it depends on a) if you get caught and; b) if the bob's a cunt.

**Akzle** · 22nd November 2016, 19:18

Originally Posted by rastuscat

I have a 1985 aqua lung......

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...kinky...

**Akzle** · 22nd November 2016, 19:24

or j'accuse.

...whichever is hilariouser.

**Big Dog** · 22nd November 2016, 20:38

Originally Posted by rastuscat

Yes. If the sign says Bus Only or Buses Only, it means your motorcycle doesn't count.

Unless it's a Harley.

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What about a Hayabusa, colloquially know as a bus?

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**rastuscat** · 22nd November 2016, 20:40

Originally Posted by Big Dog

What about a Hayabusa, colloquially know as a bus?

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Tell that to the cop writing the ticket.

Video it.

It'll make great TV.

**Big Dog** · 22nd November 2016, 20:55

I rolled many a bus lane in the land of dorks on my Hayabusa with not as much as a sideways glance from enforcement.

Even a few cycle lanes. Many in what was Auckland before they were supersized were allowed... so sayeth a local bylaw. Found when I tried to prove or disprove an old article on the wall in Red Barons workshop.

I don't know if it has changed under McDonald's management, but then I don't travel through the city peak times anymore.
I would definitively research again if I did though.

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**hokckeyholic** · 22nd November 2016, 20:59

Thanks guys I went from knowing exactly what I was doing to having no freaking clue again 😂 goddammit. Good thing I have more to offer than donuts I suppose...

How do I find out difinitevely whether I can ride in thEm or not? Ring the police(on the non emergency line obviously) or do I just go with what AT said and tell the cop that when/if I ever get pulled over?

**Moi** · 22nd November 2016, 21:45

Originally Posted by hokckeyholic

Thanks guys I went from knowing exactly what I was doing to having no freaking clue again 😂 goddammit. Good thing I have more to offer than donuts I suppose...

How do I find out difinitevely whether I can ride in thEm or not? Ring the police(on the non emergency line obviously) or do I just go with what AT said and tell the cop that when/if I ever get pulled over?

I'm beginning to agree with Akzle - wash my mouth out with carbolic soap - that we're going round the mulberry bush...

If it is signed as "Bus Lane" and it is not on the motorway and it is in the AT area, you can use it.

If it is signed as "Buses Only" and you use it and are ticketed for doing so, then you'll need to argue the case with whoever.

As for the two intersections you mentioned - Pakuranga Rd and Gossamer Drive: if you go straight from the left turn only lane then you may be ticketed but you are more likely to be abused by motorists...

As for the Ti Rakau Drive intersection - there's a bus lane there and a "B" light and you are allowed to use that.

It's all on the AT site.

Here endth the lesson.

**hokckeyholic** · 22nd November 2016, 21:48

Originally Posted by Moi

I'm beginning to agree with Akzle - wash my mouth out with carbolic soap - that we're going round the mulberry bush...

If it is signed as "Bus Lane" and it is not on the motorway and it is in the AT area, you can use it.

If it is signed as "Buses Only" and you use it and are ticketed for doing so, then you'll need to argue the case with whoever.

As for the two intersections you mentioned - Pakuranga Rd and Gossamer Drive: if you go straight from the left turn only lane then you may be ticketed but you are more likely to be abused by motorists...

As for the Ti Rakau Drive intersection - there's a bus lane there and a "B" light and you are allowed to use that.

It's all on the AT site.

Here endth the lesson.

God forbid that agreement...

On another note thank you very much for being helpful

that clears things up a lot. Really appreciate it

(Also feel free to link me the address of where you found that, I couldnt find it in my searches)