What would you prefer?

[rastuscat]

The bad drivers came with the slower speeds. Speed has been inforced to the detriment of safety.

Cool, I get it now.

The faster people go, the safer they are. Isn't that what you're saying?

Doh !!

[scumdog]

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Remember when we had an 80kmh speed limit? the driving was just as shit then as it is now with a 100kph limit[/QUOTE]

And oh how people conveniently forget that - or mainly are too young...

And we only had about 67% the number of cars on the road back then too.

[Scuba_Steve]

Cool, I get it now.

The faster people go, the safer they are. Isn't that what you're saying?

Doh !!

nope, that's no better than saying the slower people go, the safer they are.

[scumdog]

Well put.


Even better well put(?). I am not going to listen to advice from someone who doesn't ride, or someone in their 20's or anyone with anything to do with ACC.

Good logic - so I hope if you ever get busted with a joint on you that you emphasise you DON'T want a 20-something lawyer who has never smoked a joint and who also does some work for ACC...

[scumdog]

nope, that's no better than saying the slower people go, the safer they are.

So....lemme see...that means the faster you go the safer you are? right?

[slofox]

And oh how people conveniently forget that - or mainly are too young...

And we only had about 67% the number of cars on the road back then too.

Good point. We have a higher speed limit now, have many more cars on the road and our death toll is lower...

Just remember though, temporal contiguity does not, of necessity, imply causality...

[Scuba_Steve]

So....lemme see...that means the faster you go the safer you are? right?

nope the more attention paid to the road & less paid to a needle on a dial or lcd number, the safer you are when travelling at a speed for the conditions.

[scumdog]

Trolling right.

What works best for me is if I am minding my own business, how 'bout you mind yours.

Stopping me for a 'chat' about anything other than an infringement will be met with contempt.

'Big Brother' in action, it doesn't wash with me sorry.

Sadly it's not just cops that need a change of attitude...

[scumdog]

nope the more attention paid to the road & less paid to a needle on a dial or lcd number, the safer you are when travelling at a speed for the conditions.

IF you've got to THAT much attention to the needle/lcd no. you shouldn't be on the road - I know I can jump from a '55 hot-rod to a work car and onto my bike(s) or other vehicles and still only need a passing glance now and then at the speedo.

You don't need to hypnotise the speedo ya know...

[Scuba_Steve]

IF you've got to THAT much attention to the needle/lcd no. you shouldn't be on the road - I know I can jump from a '55 hot-rod to a work car and onto my bike(s) or other vehicles and still only need a passing glance now and then at the speedo.

You don't need to hypnotise the speedo ya know...

you do know how people are being taught to drive don't you???

and a glace at the wrong time could mean a death at the wrong time. I'll stick to watching the road & travelling at safe speeds

[Berries]

Good logic - so I hope if you ever get busted with a joint on you that you emphasise you DON'T want a 20-something lawyer who has never smoked a joint and who also does some work for ACC...

I would take whatever help I can get on that one. Your logic fails though, I know quite a few lawyers and I think it would be hard to find one that had never smoked a joint.

If I was a lawyer with 20 years experience and a good record I would take umbrage at being given advice by a 20-something lawyer or tips on how to tie my shoelaces unless either was his specialist field. Unfortunately motorbike riding is not a specialist field for most cops so they might as well just concentrate on upholding the law and leave those who are abiding by it alone.

[Taz]

At least the popo's can teach us how to do U-turns safely Eh?

[rastuscat]

At least the popo's can teach us how to do U-turns safely Eh?

Oooooooooo. Got us there.

Thing is, most Popos haven't made U-turns that went so bad. Not that the facts matter when a good Bag-Da-Popo is in the offing.

Still, nice come back.

[Maha]

Such a predictable 'opinion' poll result.....as per usual.

ps: I dont vote.

[Deano]

The Popo in this area have taken to both approaches with TRTNR.

We have been visited by them at the start place meeting point and given a little pep talk. (Rider's briefing as Drew called it)

All very amicable I thought. Then they checked licences, WOF's and tyres and several people got a warning. They could have got worse - the cops were pretty good about it IMO.

We have also been visited 'mid ride' at various locations due to *555 calls. Like any group of individuals, there are a few that let the rest down with their riding and we've been told to weed them out (bad eggs - I'm talking about you Alan !!)

I heard that TCWNR have also had some visits.

It will be interesting to see the approach taken when daylight savings starts, if there is a need for any.