Yet another fatality

[Marmoot]

Anybody got the Road Code copy for 3-4 years ago?

[Marmoot]

You must be at least 15 years old before you can apply for a car driver licence.

Shoot....that was direct quote from LTSA website.
We musta be the country with youngest driver license age in the world

[750Y]

bummer...

[wkid_one]

Originally posted by Redstar
We can't say that 4x4 Pajaros reversing out of drives are anymore a threat than a Lada 100ls can we unless we hate 4X4 drivers? .

My understanding of the road law - is that it is illegal to reverse on to a road anyway.

[wkid_one]

Has anyone also noticed that it details in the road code http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/contents.html how Cage Drivers should be aware of cyclists, horses, truck and pedestrians - but no where does it say anything about motrocyclists???

Logic?

 

[Marmoot]

Originally posted by wkid_one
My understanding of the road law - is that it is illegal to reverse on to a road anyway.

So, say if you put your car into your driveway and there's no space to turn around, it's trapped there forever?

[bikerboy]

I'm not sure about rural areas but in most city building bylaws one must provide a turn around area to any drive or private right of way so that vehicles do not reverse on to roads.

So failing to do so means the access is illegal and yes it is illegal to reverse on toa road. I bet the boy won't be charged as the accident was
"caused by the speeding biker." The police position is if speeding is involved that person is responsible no matter what extenuating circumstance are.

[Antallica]

Also I heard that there might have been a big vehicle in the way blocking most of the road view. The kid obviously pulled out not looking properly.

But yes the accident was more the bikers fault of course

Well this is the 3rd cycle accident in the last few months where at least 2 resulted in death of the cyclist, I can just see the cops paying more attention to us Northlander riders from now on.

[Antallica]

The g/f got me a present today... it's a nice bit of fairing off the bike involved in this accident, it'll probably go on my keyring. I wouldn't have minded the whole bike actually

According to superstision, this fairing should keep my ass in one piece. I doubt that

The dude had 2 kids too

[georgedubyabush]

I hate key rings on bikes. Jangling around in my face and generally being a distraction.

But then I also hate losing my only key constantly. Amazing how it can climb up under your open visor to hide when carrying your helmet. Dropping it into your fairing on a wet dark night is a real good time, the little bastard.