Law change - Daytime headlights and ban on handheld devices

**Madness** · 13th August 2009, 20:10

It's just another weapon in the arsenal of the NZ Police. No doubt they'll use these new laws to alienate and harrass the motoring public even further.

**BiK3RChiK** · 13th August 2009, 20:12

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

and Rear Fog lights on eurotrash cars!? Turn the fuckin thing off !

Take it out with your

Dunno what the purpose of them are anyway!

**Hitcher** · 13th August 2009, 20:16

Why can't all cars be fitted with cellphone blocking technology? Make this a requirement for a WOF.

**James Deuce** · 13th August 2009, 20:18

Because that would deprive the passengers of the right to use their cellphones.

Personally, I think we should spray an expanding permeable foam into peoples mouths so they can't talk while they are a vehicle passenger.

**nsrpaul** · 13th August 2009, 20:18

what about vintage bikes with acetilyne lights like mine, prob safer with it off

**Ragingrob** · 13th August 2009, 20:18

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Why can't all cars be fitted with cellphone blocking technology? Make this a requirement for a WOF.

Sucks when you crash and are stuck in the car and need to use your phone

**modboy** · 13th August 2009, 20:23

I only have a high or low beam switch, lights on all the time anyway - I'm pissed I can't txt while buzzing along the Hutt Road at 110k tho...

**scumdog** · 13th August 2009, 20:46

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Why can't all cars be fitted with cellphone blocking technology? Make this a requirement for a WOF.

I reckon.

An electronic device that disabled phone reception/transmission unless the car was at a stand-still.

**James Deuce** · 13th August 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

Sucks when you crash and are stuck in the car and need to use your phone

Maaaan, people say I'm negative. All you see in anything are problems!

Solutions are the key!!

**peasea** · 13th August 2009, 20:53

Originally Posted by BiK3RChiK

Take it out with your

Dunno what the purpose of them are anyway!

Maybe it's a guy thing?

**digsaw** · 13th August 2009, 20:56

Old vintage bike,no lights fitted on a daylight wof.........HELLO WTF

**Leyton** · 13th August 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by nsrpaul

what about vintage bikes with acetilyne lights like mine, prob safer with it off

roflacopter!

**StoneY** · 13th August 2009, 21:07

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Please explain how the new law will do anything to meaningfully address the problem you've outlined? First they have to get caught, at which point they'll cop an instant fine for $80 and 20 demerits.

I don't buy the "But it's a start" or "It's better than doing nothing" arguments.

I just don't support dumb law that can't be effectively enforced or which will have little effect on changing people's behaviour.

And the same thing was said when seatbelts in the back seat were enforced.....and helmets....I think its in the right spirit however anyone else sees it regardless how effective it will be or not

NZ just took 10 years to follow the other developed countries and do something about cellphones and road use

I still support this law, and that's why opinions are so wonderful, we all have em

**digsaw** · 13th August 2009, 21:16

Zacly

**Ragingrob** · 13th August 2009, 21:18

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Maaaan, people say I'm negative. All you see in anything are problems!

Solutions are the key!!

Solution : We already have a charge for careless driving.

If people are driving 'carelessly', fine them, whether it's due to cell phone usage or not.

Leave the people who can still drive in a legal fashion whilst on their mobile.

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