The White Line

[dashR]

Hello, I'm DashR

I bailed from my RGV250 on the way to work on tuesday. Was about to start overtaking the traphic that was at a standstill towards the hobsonville bridge in Auckland. I hit a white line when I hit the gas, and went down. I got a bit waisted due to the handlebars (Puncture wound that needed surgery), and had to get an ambulance.

The cops are charging now me for "Careless Driving" after "Investigations" and want me to show up in court. I was going like 50km/hr, didnt even get out of my lane and didnt hit anyone, why the hell would they charge me for it?, I wouldnt give a shit if they sent me a ticket, but to actually take me to court for an offence

Now to make things worse, it was on my second day of work at a new job and I still havent finished at uni. And my GSXR 750 needs a engine rebuild.

Dam I've had a bad week, but how could the cops be such 's

[sAsLEX]

hey,welcome to the site, the judge has the ability to be lenient (sp?) so go there positive and you might get a slap on the wrists or a warning, hopefully.

[marty]

i don't think speeling is an ishu hair

[Paul in NZ]

Bummer!

Perhaps a counter claim to the local (or national) body that has responsibility for that stretch of road for failing to provide a safe environment could be in order? Find a lawyer will in to work pro bono.

In the meanwhile (sorry, been drinkin agin) take pictures and present you own evidence.

Those white lines can be bloody dangerous!

[sAsLEX]

the tar snakes are starting to come out with summer as well, they can cover entir corners not leaving a clean line through bloody anoyying having the tires squirilling around (nb not drifting)

[marty]

oooh it's a dangrouse world out there.

[dashR]

I think i'll take pauls advice, need some pictures of the road and my tyres. Will be interesting to see what the police have as evidence.

[marty]

the fact that you arsed off your bike on a perfectly good stretch of straight road while overtaking will be a start

[NC]

So you were lane-splitting?

[Ms Piggy]

Stink one mate. Don't stress about Uni - you'll be able to get agretat or impaired performance. Do as Paul said, you can get free legal advice via Citizens Advice Bureau.

Glad you're still standing and not another biker wiped out.

[wari]

TEll ya what ...

I HAve some sympathy here ...

SOmetimes theres more white paint on the road than tarseale ...

TRyin' to picka line throughitt is not that easy ... :eyepoke:

[dashR]

So you were lane-splitting?

Nah, wasnt lane splitting, had just approached traphic that was stoped and only had one lane and a no-mans land. Didnt even get to overtaking until I was sliding on my backside. Would of sliped off when accerating quick towards the line from about 30 to 50Km/hr.

BTW I know my bike, been riding it for about 3 years. I've managed save a massive tank slapper on it at 130Km/hr which was caused from a bump in the road.

[scroter]

accidents involving just one vehicle seems to be followed up by a careless driving charge almost regardless of your reason. you should do your best to try and get off without conviction because careless use can be an issue with insurance companies.

[NC]

Nah, wasnt lane splitting, had just approached traphic that was stoped and only had one lane and a no-mans land. Didnt even get to overtaking until I was sliding on my backside. Would of sliped off when accerating quick towards the line from about 30 to 50Km/hr.

Freaky shit :disapint:

Hope you heal up soon, dude.

[spudchucka]

accidents involving just one vehicle seems to be followed up by a careless driving charge almost regardless of your reason. you should do your best to try and get off without conviction because careless use can be an issue with insurance companies.

Thats because in almost all cases where a person has lost control of their vehicle there is a factor of carelessness involved. A simple missjudgement of space, road conditions, white lines, road curvature still amounts to carelessness because the person in control of the vehicle should be identifying hazards as they drive.