Hillsborough Road - Big accident! (24 February)

**The Joka** · 24th February 2007, 09:48

Just wondering if anyone knows the biker that was knocked off yesterday on Hillsborough Road, Auckland?

It was a serious accident and wondering how the biker is? Hopefully recovering comfortably in hospital?????

Police, Fire & Ambo's all in attendance... Looked like a car pulled out in front of bike and the bike nailed the passenger door.. Big indent in the car and the bike itself was a write off, without any doubt!

Really brings it home.. when you see something that serious..

**Riff Raff** · 24th February 2007, 14:05

Rider is recovering in hospital following surgery. Car did u-turn in front of him.

Heal well mate.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 24th February 2007, 14:09

recover soon... rest up well...

brings the message home... yes, ride safe, have enough room to move. Don't do anything stupid as there is enough others doing it for us... Look ahead think ahead not just one cage but several... Spect the unexpected...

**Mully** · 24th February 2007, 17:09

Poor guy/girl, hope they are OK.

I assume that ACC will now put this into the stats for bike accidents? Damn dangerous two wheeled hoons. Nevermind the flat-headed, bird-brained, knuckle-dragging, mouth-breathing, half-wit who decided to pull out in front of them.

*Sigh* Rant finished now, thank you for your attention. We will now return to your regularly scheduled program.

**Duc** · 24th February 2007, 17:16

Its my opinion that U-turns should be illegal.

I may be biased because I was knocked off by a u-turner 2 years ago... but ... I think they are a very dangerous irresponsible manouver anywhere in urban areas.

I also believe it should be illegal not to indicate (all actions) and more emphasis should be placed on enforcement of this. (eg pull out from parking space)

**Brett** · 24th February 2007, 17:24

Originally Posted by Duc

Its my opinion that U-turns should be illegal.

I may be biased because I was knocked off by a u-turner 2 years ago... but ... I think they are a very dangerous irresponsible manouver anywhere in urban areas.

I also believe it should be illegal not to indicate (all actions) and more emphasis should be placed on enforcement of this. (eg pull out from parking space)

I actually agree with you, U turns should not be a legal manouver...however there is no way it could really be policed, poeple still get smacked off bikes at intersections because poeple dont give way...I dont think a rider will be bothering who was right or wrong when it is he or she lieing injured in the road, although at least there is a chance the prick will get nailed by the cops.

**Crisis management** · 24th February 2007, 17:57

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Rider is recovering in hospital following surgery. Car did u-turn in front of him.

Heal well mate.

Thanks for the update. That was outside our front door (well almost) and I was a bit concerned it looked a bit more serious than that.

Your one lucky biker.

**Bruiser** · 24th February 2007, 21:23

Originally Posted by Duc

Its my opinion that U-turns should be illegal.

I may be biased because I was knocked off by a u-turner 2 years ago... but ... I think they are a very dangerous irresponsible manouver anywhere in urban areas.

I also believe it should be illegal not to indicate (all actions) and more emphasis should be placed on enforcement of this. (eg pull out from parking space)

[rant]

I totally agree.

I too was hit by a U-turning woman driver Oct 05 while doing 50k up College Hill in Auckland. Cost me 18 mths income, 16 mths of pain (and worse, not being able to ride my harley), a leg full of titanium and stainless steel, and a limp and pins & needles for life. Took 18 months our of our lives and she got a $250 fine, 6 mths disqual and was pinged $3k to somehow repay me for knocking on the door of $70k lost due to her idiocy.

Should be banned and, yes, heavily policed!

How many downed innocent riders does it have to take before someone sits up and takes notice!

[/rant]
Bruiser

**xwhatsit** · 25th February 2007, 02:01

In many countries, U-turns are illegal -- America (or parts thereof) definitely are. One of my dad's work colleagues came over from America when I was a bairn and was sitting in the car when dad did a U-turn right outside a police station -- American bloke was horrified! Right outside a police station! Was very surprised to hear that it is in fact perfectly legal.

**Lou Girardin** · 25th February 2007, 05:50

I had to make one of my rare trips down Dominion Rd yesterday, is this the worst piece of road in Auck now?
Do all the Chinese signs make the denizens think they're in Shanghai, and drive accordingly?
The horror, the horror.

**The Joka** · 25th February 2007, 08:33

Good too hear that they are a live and kicking... so to speak! the car driver was in it upto his neck, with out a doubt 3 coppers talking to him..

Let us know what the car driver gets... please!

MD · 25th February 2007, 08:55

Originally Posted by Bruiser

[rant]

I totally agree.

I too was hit by a U-turning woman driver ....
How many downed innocent riders does it have to take before someone sits up and takes notice!

Bruiser

Add another. A U-turner cost me a summer in full leg cast years ago. U-turns are useful so I doubt they will ever be banned. It's the looking and INDICATING that counts. Prick I was following pulled hard left against curb and appeared to come to a stop in a marked car space, as I was about to continue on passed him. He never indicated the left move but worse never indicated what he really intended- a U-turn to his right back onto and across the roadway so he could say hello to his Mum & Dad he spotted on the other side of the road! Bastard.The Police need to be incented to enforce failure to indicate. I would happily welcome demerits for failure to indicate. That's the true cause of most mishaps on m/ways where idiots change lanes and wonder why they collide with others 'didn't he mindread that I was changing lanes officer' And pricks at round abouts.

Get well whoever you are.

**scracha** · 25th February 2007, 10:30

Originally Posted by MD

Add another. A U-turner cost me a summer in full leg cast years ago. U-turns are useful so I doubt they will ever be banned. It's the looking and INDICATING that counts.
Get well whoever you are.

Yeah, if they'd only indicate and look over their right shoulder BEFORE turning.

**Disco Dan** · 25th February 2007, 10:41

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

I had to make one of my rare trips down Dominion Rd yesterday, is this the worst piece of road in Auck now?
Do all the Chinese signs make the denizens think they're in Shanghai, and drive accordingly?
The horror, the horror.

symonds street... jam packed full of young drivers, taxis, and LOTS of bikes and gey scoots everywhere. U-turn-ville there!

**Guitana** · 25th February 2007, 12:36

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

I had to make one of my rare trips down Dominion Rd yesterday, is this the worst piece of road in Auck now?
Do all the Chinese signs make the denizens think they're in Shanghai, and drive accordingly?
The horror, the horror.

Dont you mean Shanghai Road!!!!