This is worth a look (interesting article about filtering/safety/stats/uk law)
Stabiliser Squad
This is worth a look (interesting article about filtering/safety/stats/uk law)
The world is my oxter
Best Frenemy you could have!
Interesting, a good read etc, but they actually allow splitting there, and no mention of how you must travel between the medium and fast lanes, which is the crux of the argument.
Catch 22. If we fight this/try to bring it to attention, it may be banned full stop. Don't do anything, and we keep getting pulled for passing on left...
Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
Kiwi back at home!
How did you get caught?!?
Scattering the morning dew
Is it possible you got treated more leniently due to your star status in the NZ biker scene?
Only justification I can think of for the rule is that if you're up against the barrier, at least they can only come at ya from one side!
On the Hutt to Wellers Motorway the distance between the barrier and the outside lane line wouldnt be more than 300mm.
The attached picture is Transit's "standard" barrier layout. They require a minimum of 1m either side of the median barrier.
Guess theres a few substandard motorways out there.
One hell of a ride.
Of course it's possible - I don't think it was the case.
I explained that I was acting in a way I had been advised to be lawful, I was being quite careful and a caution was appropriate with the explanation of the code.
And yeah maybe trying to do the right things payed off too. It frequently does.
St Fuckin' Dave.
Scattering the morning dew
Agreed.
Doesn't just apply to biking either.
One hell of a ride.
yes
and btw - 'star'!schmuck with lots of buttons.
Scattering the morning dew
Better polish off yours shoes for the next round of "Dancing with the stars" aye?
Scattering the morning dew
That's a bloody interesting link (if not a bit lefty/ righty)
For me, lane splitting is a (subconcious) risk assessment exercise that considers gain against risk.
When travelling towards work, reward is low. Gain is high.
When travelling away from work, reward is higher. Gain is still high.
When no work (weekends), I'm not in a hurry. Just gain'n. Reward is highest.
One hell of a ride.
Nah - but if they want to make a pilot of 'Partying with the Bikers' - I'll host it.
Scattering the morning dew
Hardly suitable for Sunday night television!
But then, neither were those dresses (not that i watched that show - I was either riding, on KB, or beating up hippies).
Best Frenemy you could have!
saw me from above the motorway (south of the city, southern motorway) I would assume... probably "undertaking" a car...
Next thing I see is the flashy lights of a police bike in my mirrors, and hoping he's after someone else. Pull into middle lane, but nope, right behind me. Pull over and receive the rodgering....
One hell of a ride.
Welease Wodger.
Wogue and Wapskallion!
sorry.
Hardcore Biker
I had the same chat approx 5 months ago on the Southern MW with the same result.
I think the key is that you're splitting in a steady non-aggressive manner. Although looks like they are tightening up on the overtaking on left now. He didn't mention that in my little chat.
Scotsman on a German
Wow am I glad I read this thread. I've been lane splitting over here coz back in the UK lane splitting forms part of the actual bike test!...i.e. it's expected - it's one of the reasons paople buy bikes and it relieves congestion which is why it is encouraged. If a car blocks you from lane splitting and it's spotted by the cops they are the ones that would get cautioned. I am now well warned about the do's and don'ts. Cool.
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