A question for the cops

[scumdog]

You don't get it do you? The link you posted doesn't work.

It does for sane people....

[Ender EnZed]

It worked for me.

[St_Gabriel]

You don't get it do you? The link you posted doesn't work.

It does for sane people....

It worked for me.

Initially it didn't work for me but when I clicked the link a second time (from Madness' quote) all links worked...

First link redirected to http://www.legislation.govt.nz/error...html#DLM435099

Conspiracy or not?

[Mungatoke Mad]

What kind of road machine licence do you need to ride a Harley?

1 from a Weetbix box I suspect

[Pseudonym]

During a random 3T a cop told me that they're doing a sting operation on bikers because many of them don't hold the right class of license for the bike they're riding.

Cool, ta for the answer.

[Sliver]

First of all, this is not a gripe at the unfairness of life or how you are all out to get us poor innocent bikers.
It’s just a question, that is all.
I was stopped on my way home last night at a checkpoint, no drama I really don’t have an issue with it.
I was breath tested while another cop checked my rego and WoF, still no problem.
She also asked to check my licence, again, I do not have any problem with this! Just making sure those who are about to jump on me for complaining understand that I’m really not bothered!

The question is, when I’m in a car and get checked I don’t think I’ve ever been asked for my licence before.

Is this new for all those who are stopped or is it just to check right class of licence?

Just curious, if you are just checking bikes then that’s kinda understandable given the rules regarding cc rating etc.
If you are checking everyone then fair enough.
If you are just checking random people then that’s cool too.

Yep same, they dont even check the rego or wof of my cars left along my licence,

[scumdog]

Yep same, they dont even check the rego or wof of my cars left along my licence,

But one day...

[PuppetMaster]

Weird, of the 356 times Ive been pulled over they always ask for the license.
I have been pulled randomly, just cause im on two wheels. One piglet wanted to have a look at my bike. Last time I was pulled over in Petone, they were pulling over all bikers, cause the porkers were handing out safe riding stuff to all bikers, makin sure we all have the right gear etc etc. I still use the CD he gave me as a coffee mat at work.

[mossy1200]

Weird, of the 356 times Ive been pulled over they always ask for the license.
I have been pulled randomly, just cause im on two wheels. One piglet wanted to have a look at my bike. Last time I was pulled over in Petone, they were pulling over all bikers, cause the porkers were handing out safe riding stuff to all bikers, makin sure we all have the right gear etc etc. I still use the CD he gave me as a coffee mat at work.

Free safe ride stuff.Can I phone ahead for new boots size 10.5 or is it lucky dip.

[PuppetMaster]

You can try. Call *555 and ask for Cunstable Baconinator.
Although, since then the POOilce seem more intesresting in empying your wallet than bike safety.

[jaffaonajappa]

Thanks for the legal advice. Here's some back. They are required to wear full uniform, or produce ID. Not both.

Land Transport Act 1998 Section 113 follows

13 Enforcement officers may enforce transport legislation
(1) An enforcement officer in uniform or in possession of a warrant or other evidence of his or her authority as an enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of—

If you asked me that I'd just say "no" and give you a look.

It would take waaaay more than THAT to piss ME off

Never let it be said, the law is an arse. Never.
Heres a recent example of make believe cops. Should have insisted on seeing their ID, the uniform being all that is needed is bullshit.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/theft/news...ectid=10786109

[scumdog]

You can try. Call *555 and ask for Cunstable Baconinator.
Although, since then the POOilce seem more intesresting in empying your wallet than bike safety.

It only works if the 'Wanker-Detector'(tm) notices a 'Mr Loserator' type is trying to call Cunstable Bacontator...then it terminates the call...and the caller shortly after.

A win-win I'd say!

[scumdog]

Never let it be said, the law is an arse. Never.
Heres a recent example of make believe cops. Should have insisted on seeing their ID, the uniform being all that is needed is bullshit.

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Ah, ze public, zay are so gullible...no wonder zay get ze ripped-off zo easlily

[oneofsix]

And how can they check if you have a licence without stopping you and actually talking to you? They have to see who the rider is before they can do the licence check. If they stopped doing that, every disqiualified driver would buy a bike, and ride around until they got their licence back, if ever.



Thanks for the legal advice. Here's some back. They are required to wear full uniform, or produce ID. Not both.

Still, my mates second cousin from Eketahuna says they have to carry their ID and have to show it to you when you ask. Also, he says they have to do 25 press ups if you ask them to, and clean your air filter. My mates second cousin says it, it must be true.


Land Transport Act 1998 Section 113 follows

13 Enforcement officers may enforce transport legislation
(1) An enforcement officer in uniform or in possession of a warrant or other evidence of his or her authority as an enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of—
(a) the Local Government Act 1974, the Local Government Act 2002, the Road User Charges Act 1977, the Public Transport Management Act 2008, the Government Roading Powers Act 1989, the Railways Act 2005, the Land Transport Management Act 2003, and this Act:
(b) regulations and rules and bylaws in force under any Acts mentioned in paragraph (a).

How do you tell that the person in the police uniform is an enforcement officer without seeing their ID?

[Zedder]

If you were a qualified, licenced tradesman working on a worksite, would you welcome the authorities checking everyone's credentials to ensure unqualified, unlicenced imposters were not allowed to pinch your work?

This should be the same with licence & rego checks to protect our enjoyable activities.

Totally agree.