Perhaps suggesting that if they really want to keep bikers out of traffic, then permitting the use of the bus lanes on the northeren, might be an option?Originally Posted by p.dath
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Perhaps suggesting that if they really want to keep bikers out of traffic, then permitting the use of the bus lanes on the northeren, might be an option?
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I don't think that you are catching my drift, maybe I'm not making sense. If a bike is splitting due to heavy traffic in both lanes could I make it legal for him to 'undertake me'.
If I'm not making sense then it's about time I take myself off to the pub!
NEDWN VIII
I do know what you mean really I do, and the answer is no, you as a car driver cant make it legal by indicating.
The splitting bike should however, use its indictor.
Most do, some dont, but it seems to be safer and 'legal' way.
could catch a monkey
I agree with Maha - the rule is "......indicating to turn right". If you have your indicator on and you can't turn right, then you aren't helping.
S'all academic anyway - I filter to the left and right on the motorway, past cops, and cos I ride like a little pig-tailed girl, they leave me along.
could catch a monkey
Nice letter:
1. I agree with the name thing - s/be "Dear Supt" not "Dear Bill"
2. It's "yours" not "your's" sincerely
Hardcore Biker
good letter Phil
keep it simple and about saftey
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Knowledge is realizing that the street is one-way, wisdom is looking both directions anyway
Rider in training
Done.
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Rider in training
Final version of letter about to be posted. Cosmetic grammar changes only.
Hardcore Biker
I've never lane splitted. If I had the misfortune to be in rush hour traffic when I lived in Auckland, I'd take the scenic route through millions of suburbs. Lots more bends, corners and roundabouts which were way more fun.
For whom the bell tolls
Go D'Ath Vader!
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
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Yeah, I figured in the real world it would just add confusion I was just curious about the law.
Hardout Cyclist
No way is it more fun to spend an extra 30mins stuck in traffic with roundabouts and lights than to cruise between the cars for a quick trip on the motorway!
Hardcore Biker
I didn't ride on roads that were stuck with traffic. I had a free flowing twisty ride, which, for me, was more fun than the motorway. You don't have to agree, we are allowed different opinions.
Weapons of Mass Acceleration
Lane splitting is literally a way of life in Auckland. As long as its done carefully and done when traffic is either stalled or near stalled it was considered okay according to feedback on traffic laws posted in the Herald some time back.
Not all cops are legal gurus. Would be interesting to see case law on the issue in cases where splitting is done as per overtaking rules. Bummer for the poor lamb being sacrifieced in court to set a legal precedent.
Can't say its much fun sitting in 25 degree heat in full gear stuck in smoky exhaust fumed traffic lanes for longer than is necessary. Commonsense and safely executed riding practice should hopefully prevail. Tui....
Hardout Cyclist
Wow what area of Auckland was this??
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