Bus lanes

[hokckeyholic]

I'm very very confused as to whether we're allowed to ride in bus lanes or not-anyone care to clarify this for me?

[Moi]

Have a look here...

https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/m...rcycle-safety/

Only on roads controlled by AT - NOT on motorway bus lanes.

[jellywrestler]

I'm very very confused as to whether we're allowed to ride in bus lanes or not-anyone care to clarify this for me?

are you a bus driver?

[hokckeyholic]

are you a bus driver?

No 😂 lot of confusing imformation on the forums though

[hokckeyholic]

Have a look here...

https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/m...rcycle-safety/

Only on roads controlled by AT - NOT on motorway bus lanes.

I'm mostly wondering about the short lanes leading up to intersections and the lanes that say stuff like 'buses only may go straight ahead from the left lane'-are we allowed here? Also obviously not the motorway, but is everywhere else fine to?

[Tazz]

Ignore the forums and check the council website. They make the rules, not the forums......

[Moi]

I'm mostly wondering about the short lanes leading up to intersections and the lanes that say stuff like 'buses only may go straight ahead from the left lane'-are we allowed here? Also obviously not the motorway, but is everywhere else fine to?

I'd suggest you look on the AT site about bus lanes in the various areas and if it isn't listed as such then it's not a bus lane.

There's one like that at the top of Mt Eden Rd where it joins New North Rd and Symonds Street - it's not marked as a bus lane, just signed that "buses only may turn right from left lane". I'd suggest if you turned against the lane arrow and were seen by a Popo you might earn yourself a ticket. Or if you annoy other drivers by doing it, you might not enjoy their attention either.

[Swoop]

I'm mostly wondering about the short lanes leading up to intersections and the lanes that say stuff like 'buses only may go straight ahead from the left lane'-are we allowed here? Also obviously not the motorway, but is everywhere else fine to?

Essentially: On motorways "no"*, around town "yes".








* The motorways really is a "yes" too, but another discussion entirely...

[Akzle]

... lanes that say stuff like 'buses only may go straight ahead from the left lane'-are we allowed here?

i'm not sure how this phrase could be any more implicit

try reading it again: "buses only may go straight ahead from the left lane"

are you a fucking bus?... or functionally fucken retarded?




motorbikes can do whatever the fuck they want and don't have to stop for police.

[nzspokes]

Essentially: On motorways "no"*, around town "yes".








* The motorways really is a "yes" too, but another discussion entirely...

This. ^^^^^^^^^^

[mossy1200]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Except when the sign says buses only and not bus lane as some in Wellington do.

[Scuba_Steve]

If it doesn't specifically say motorbikes are not allowed to use the lane then you are allowed to use the bus lane - So sayeth the legislation (Land Transport Road User Rule 2004)

[Ifsn8u]

I was pulled over while back lane splitting, pc plod on his bike. Had a nice chat with him over lane splitting and he mentioned about bus lanes. From what he told me on the Auckland Northern Motorway you are allowed on the bus lane from Greville to Constellation and from Esmonde to Onewa off ramp.

Now whether he is right or wrong I can't say, He seemed to know his shit about the rest of his handy tips for me so.......

Even told me how to clean my visor, and tell me my leather pants might be too hot coming into the summer. lol, what a nice guy.

[Moi]

... bus lanes. From what he told me on the Auckland Northern Motorway you are allowed on the bus lane from Greville to Constellation and from Esmonde to Onewa off ramp.

Now whether he is right or wrong I can't say, He seemed to know his shit about the rest of his handy tips for me so ...

Suggest you have a look at this:
https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/w...riority-lanes/

and this sign which is at the start of the Bus Lane at end of the Greville Rd on-ramp.

And the road marking on the bus lane at the end of the Esmonde Road on-ramp.

[mossy1200]

If it doesn't specifically say motorbikes are not allowed to use the lane then you are allowed to use the bus lane - So sayeth the legislation (Land Transport Road User Rule 2004)

Theres the bus only signs though in Wellington. Not sure if they are in other cities.


THE RULES

Who can use 'bus lanes' in Wellington?

Buses, motorbikes, taxis and cyclists only. If the bus lane sign has a specified time limit, private vehicles can use the lane outside these hours.

Who can use 'bus only' lanes?

Like the sign says – buses only, unless the sign has a specified time limit. If so, all other vehicles can use the lane outside these hours.

Are there any other times when cars use a bus lane?

Drivers can use a bus lane for the minimum distance required to make a turn or reach a car park, driveway or loading zone. They are not allowed to travel more than 50 metres in the lane.