Riding in NZ - general inquiry

[jim.cox]

and I trust him as a fellow rider!

Wot - like TigerTim and DrunkenMistake ?

Its alright, young 'un, you'll learn (eventually)

[caseye]

He's just a regular guy who goes to work everyday just like the rest of us mate...he just gets to wear a snazzy uniform and thrash a company bike (lucky bugger!)
He's also a respected Fellow KB member who does a hell of alot for us on KB and in the "real world"...I trust him to do his job!, and I trust him as a fellow rider!

...just DON'T trust him around Donuts! (especial the ones with sprinkles!)

+ one.
Much rather he was a Kb er and does what he does here than an ordinary rozza with no original thoughts who simply processes any and all in the prescribed manner.
One of those gang bikes wouldn't go astray up this way neither.

[SMOKEU]

Buy a good radar detector.

[rastuscat]

Total numpty me.

I had written it correctly, but then while reviewing it I changed it and posted incorrectly.

Exceed any permanent speed limit by 41 or more, 28 day walk. It kicks in at 41 over, not 40.

Exceed any temporary speed limit by 51 or more, 28 day walk. It kicks in at 51 over, not 50.

Speed between 1 and 50 in excess of any limit are dealt with by infringement. After that, it's by Traffic Offence Notice, the charge depends on the circumstances.

There is no vehicle impoundment or confiscation for speeding offences, unless they are a racing offence or a drag racing offence, and are charged as such. Vehicle impoundment came in with the Boy Racer offences, and unless you get charged with one of those, you get to keep your vehicle. Dangerous Driving (Manner) or Dangerous Driving (Speed) DO NOT ATTRACT IMPOUNDMENT.

Happy to be flogged by Jim Cox for my typo. Anytone else can just join the queue.

[jim.cox]

No flogging for you

a: Its against the law ( and Sue Bradford )

b: I'd get beaten up by the rest of the Blue Gang

c: I might charged with Assaulting an Orificer of the Law

d: You might enjoy it

But no donut either

[oneofsix]

No flogging for you

a: Its against the law ( and Sue Bradford )

b: I'd get beaten up by the rest of the Blue Gang

c: I might charged with Assaulting an Orificer of the Law

d: You might enjoy it

But no donut either

d. would be the scariest for you but no donut is the most effective for Rustus.


Kondraxk carry donut vouchers but don't advertise the fact or they'll stop you just to get the vouchers.

[BigAl]

At least here in NZ the police just don't shoot you.................yet

[rastuscat]

d. would be the scariest for you but no donut is the most effective for Rustus..

Nooooooooooooooo.........................

Cruel and unusual punishment is a phrase describing punishment which is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts on the condemned person.

Clearly this qualifies.............

[5150]

Speaking of donuts, (question for Rastuscat) Which are your favourite? just asking in case we ever meet? Or is voucher still prefered currency around your district?

[Lozza2442]

Speaking of donuts, (question for Rastuscat) Which are your favourite? just asking in case we ever meet? Or is voucher still prefered currency around your district?

Donuts?
http://imgur.com/gallery/CGnDJ

[george formby]

Crikey! Glad i don't have a sweet tooth.

[Road kill]

From my own perspective and after riding NZ roads for 40 years,I've never had a bad experience when having a road side chat with the cops.

But in Australia I did,,4 kms over in a 50 zone and he went on like I'd shit on his front lawn or summint,,hand on gun during the whole conversation,black sun glasses, "Jodphurs",,,,,,total attitude about bikers,,,,,second name was probably cunt,,,,must of been the funny pants.

Over all,in NZ you will only ever get what you deserve,often less.

Our cops and their attitudes are usually just a reflection of the people their dealing with at the time.

[rastuscat]

Our cops and their attitudes are usually just a reflection of the people their dealing with at the time.

Just a suggestion. PM that thought to Scube Steve, DB and Akzle. Now, THERE would be an interesting set of responses.

[caseye]

Stop stating the obvious please rastuscat, hell we all know where this is coming from and I'd wager most of us would agree that your last statement is 100% right, but hell, this is KB after all and we just sure as hell could not be seen to be agreeing with you under any circumstances.
Love to see the response from those mentioned.

[Scruffygit]

The Garda and RUC/PSNI a brilliant common sense attitude to riding/driving.


I am afraid to say that in four years in NZ my experiences of traffic police is the opposite of Road Kill. With due respect to the members in blue here who do seem to have that most uncommon sense - common sense, the eight traffic police officers I have actually had dealings with, including 1 at my instigation and 2 purely socially, have made the N.Wales Traffic Taliban look polite, courteous and positively pro-bike.