How does a ticket affect your riding?

**kinger** · 29th September 2007, 13:40

I got pulled today for 132, my first ticket, and am curious to see if my behaviour after was normal.
I'd gone round the west side of the Lake, down past Whakapapa, through 'Kune, and just got on to the desert road. My speed varied from 100ish when I tied in with another bike, to a bit more than I was pulled for when on my own.
After the pull and ticket, I sat at or about 110 all the way up the Desert Road, and possibly touched 120 between Turangi and Taupo.
Now, without lectures please, does a ticket affect your riding, and if so, for how long?

**oldrider** · 29th September 2007, 13:51

Originally Posted by kinger

I got pulled today for 132, my first ticket, and am curious to see if my behaviour after was normal.
I'd gone round the west side of the Lake, down past Whakapapa, through 'Kune, and just got on to the desert road. My speed varied from 100ish when I tied in with another bike, to a bit more than I was pulled for when on my own.
After the pull and ticket, I sat at or about 110 all the way up the Desert Road, and possibly touched 120 between Turangi and Taupo.
Now, without lectures please, does a ticket affect your riding, and if so, for how long?

You tied in with another bike, who was in front?

How did you get pulled up? John.

**Goblin** · 29th September 2007, 13:56

All I can say is I wont be doing over 100k/h on the open road for another 2 years!

**The Stranger:Me** · 29th September 2007, 14:01

Originally Posted by kinger

Now, without lectures please, does a ticket affect your riding, and if so, for how long?

Yes, slows me down on the main highways, encourages me take back roads and purchase a radar detector.

I then tend ride faster to compensate for the more circuitous route and due to the improved odds with the radar detector.

**oldrider** · 29th September 2007, 14:02

Originally Posted by Goblin

All I can say is I wont be doing over 100k/h on the open road for another 2 years!

The point I was getting at is did both of you stop?

When one car gets pulled over for speeding, they don't expect all the other cars in line to stop too, why do it for bikes?

Especially as you had only just tied in with him on the road. John.

**dogsnbikes** · 29th September 2007, 14:07

I got one in may when out with the ashurst boys was only affected while the ticket was being written out all I could think of was shit(145kph) I will be walking from now

so was greatful when the ticket issued and the cop told me what speed he is happy for bikes too travel(120) so he only did me for the difference ...........that cop deserves a bling for sure

**NinjaNanna** · 29th September 2007, 14:22

Shame you couldn't talk him down 3kms - I pulled this from an official website last year - so that I could make an informed decision on risk versus reward.

For me I really think hard and try to pick my spots when I go beyond the 25kms over barrier - and then only on the back roads

Regarding your question on affecting your riding - I think that comes down to maturity, some on this site learn their lesson (about picking the time and place) others don't.

I suspect you will learn, after all speeding on SH1 during the ski season and during school holidays is begging to be ticketed.

Offence Infringement fee $
Any speeding offence, where the speed exceeds the speed limit by -

Not more than 10 kilometres an hour $30 + 10p

More than 10 kilometres an hour but not more than 15 kilometres an hour $80 + 20p
More than 15 kilometres an hour but not more than 20 kilometres an hour $120 +20p
More than 20 kilometres an hour but not more than 25 kilometres an hour $170 + 35p
More than 25 kilometres an hour but not more than 30 kilometres an hour $230 + 35p
More than 30 kilometres an hour but not more than 35 kilometres an hour $300 + 40p
More than 35 kilometres an hour but not more than 40 kilometres an hour $400 +50p
More than 40 kilometres an hour but not more than 45 kilometres an hour $510 +50p
More than 45 kilometres an hour but not more than 50 kilometres an hour $630 +50p

**kinger** · 29th September 2007, 17:09

Originally Posted by oldrider

You tied in with another bike, who was in front?

How did you get pulled up? John.

Sorry, I wasn't very clear about it. I was actually stating that I slowed down to ride with him.
I met the guy when I came up from behind heading South on SH32, stayed behind him til Turangi, and when he also indicated to head down to the mountains on SH47, I opened up to power up the hill, and we waved a mutual see ya.
He was on a burgundy STX I believe, but couldn't swear to it.
This all means I was on me own when I left Waiuru, and i think I was clocked when I powered up to overtake, so yes, probably called a little bit of attention to myself (Laser race pipes

.)
The school holidays bit I didn't think about, but a nice weekend day like this morning will bring a few bikes out I suppose.
Unfortunately the fine means tomorrow's Ulysses run will not be attended by me....hey ho.

**Mom** · 29th September 2007, 17:18

Originally Posted by oldrider

You tied in with another bike, who was in front?

How did you get pulled up? John.

They used the trusty lassoo trick Mr Silly, the rope to tie with and the lassoo was used to stop him!

Bummer about the ticket mate, shit happens sometimes. I used to travel everywhere at a quick rate of knots, got one big ticket and saw the light so to speak! Cant afford to lose my license and certainly cant afford the fines, now I pootle along and damn the ribbing!

**oldrider** · 29th September 2007, 20:35

Originally Posted by Mom

They used the trusty lassoo trick Mr Silly, the rope to tie with and the lassoo was used to stop him! shit happens sometimes.

Forgive me fair lady.

I was getting very technically inclined regarding kinger's infringement notice.

So much so, that I even confused myself!

I should threaten to

you for that but:

Your new avatar suggests, you must be a miss piggy of great experience and lustfull technique.

I therefore bow before you as your humble admirer and grovel at your trotters! Your servant, Mr Silly.(as charged)

**Toaster** · 29th September 2007, 20:51

Dunno about getting tickets, but the fear of wasting my hard earned cash on fines just for a speed thrill is enough to keep me under 111km/h... on my driveway at least!

Apparently research indicated that seeing a marked patrol car impacted on a drivers behaviour for (on average) 10-15 minutes after seeing that car. The argument was for patrols to position themselves prior to common crash zones in order to (hopefully) slow people down and also highten their awareness as they then drove through the area.

That is why (when I was in that line of work) they made you sit for up to 4 hours a shift in such zones - damn boring though.

**Grahameeboy** · 29th September 2007, 20:59

Well after 25 clewan years I spent about $800 over 3 tickets and got a 3 monther last year.

I am a lot more cautious on open roads but you know what, $800 over 27 years works out at $30 odd a year so where can you get better entertainment for that kinda dosh I say.................

**puddytat** · 29th September 2007, 21:06

I got pinged doin' 141 on the way to the Nelson street races a few years back @ a little after 8am on the beautiful fast curves near Glenhope. Had hooked up with a bloke on a Ducati shortly after Murchison & as I know the road, I took the lead & we nailed it....anyway,we'd been going alot faster most of the way but I knew we were near the end of the twistie bits & a coupla k's further on is a favourite hidey hole of the fuzz so was starting to back off when just as we came out of the last bend....pinged by a mufti mofo

Anyway, as I was leading I waved Ducati dude on as he was pullin up too, & off he went .Mr Plod was not happy 'bout that!! Said that they were gonna bust his ass too,as there Radar reckoned he,d been doin 157!! Bollocks to that cause He'd been happy behind me, & no way was he accelerating to pass as he wasnt close enough anyway.....They also wanted to check his wof etc.
Anyway , the nice Mr Fuzzwit gave me a ticket for 137. Yup I slowed down & now I only fang it when there are enough curves so that theres a good chance they cant "lock" on & then they'd have to be damn good to catch me. Ive also got a radar now to increase my chances of having a good ride on roads I know & love @ speeds that are above the limit, safely. Watch out for "G.I Jane" if your in the Murchison area,she's a hard nut, pulled me up while I was doin 37kmh in a 50k area,supposedly for a wof/rego check.....territorial pissin more like it

**jafar** · 29th September 2007, 21:19

Originally Posted by Toaster

That is why (when I was in that line of work) they made you sit for up to 4 hours a shift in such zones - damn boring though.

Strange how those zones are always close to the donut shop

Saw 2 cop cars off highway 16 today , both parked up a side street out of sight.
They would have been far more use as a deterrent out patrolling than sitting amongst the trees with no one in them

**Toaster** · 29th September 2007, 21:42

Originally Posted by jafar

Strange how those zones are always close to the donut shop

Saw 2 cop cars off highway 16 today , both parked up a side street out of sight.
They would have been far more use as a deterrent out patrolling than sitting amongst the trees with no one in them

Yeah, I know the ones. I agree.