200kph test ride! Bravo!

[Jeff Sichoe]

man that cyclist was a bit cheeky undercutting the dude then pulling into the middle of the lane. i'd prob give it a squirt to get away from that mess as well.

[Swoop]

Since when has it been double yellows there?

It does not need to be "double" yellow lines.

A single yellow line relates to one side of the road. If on your side, you do not cross over it.

Double yellow means both opposing lanes of traffic cannot cross over their yellow line.

[Taxythingy]

If the electric motor is *capable* of outputting > 300KW, yes, they need rego and a WOF. Even if you're tucked in and freewheeling down Dyers pass > speed limit.

If the electric motor is capable of putting out 300 KW then it should be put to better use than a bicycle.

[WALRUS]

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But they're already looking at putting electric motors in Harleys..

[Quickrik]

If the electric motor is capable of putting out 300 KW then it should be put to better use than a bicycle.

Yeah - What was I thinking 300,000Watts is a helluvalotta Watts. The law says 300 Watts

[FJRider]

But they're already looking at putting electric motors in Harleys..

But would they still have the patented "Harley" sound ... ???

[WALRUS]

But would they still have the patented "Harley" sound ... ???

Yeah, they'd be silent.. Only now it would be because they are running, not in a pile of pieces

[WALRUS]

Also, my brother just posted THIS on FaceBrick.. Largely I'm inclined to agree..

[rastuscat]

Asking for a friend.

We all know that's a porky.

[rastuscat]

New Zealand Transport Agency Legislation as it is written ... No mention of overtaking there ...

Passing
Many serious crashes on New Zealand roads are caused by dangerous passing.

To safely pass another vehicle, you need to be extremely careful. You need to have a clear view of the road ahead, to make sure you can finish passing safely. You must also pay close attention to the vehicle you are passing, in case it changes its course.

Passing on the right
Passing on the right can be dangerous, especially if you have to:

change your path of travel
enter a lane or part of the road used by oncoming vehicles.
Before passing, always ask yourself 'is it really necessary to pass?' Don't pass just because you are feeling impatient with the car in front – that's often when crashes happen.

If you do decide to pass, follow the rules shown below.

Before you pass:

make sure you will be able to see at least 100 metres of clear road ahead of you once you have finished passing - if not, don't pass
look well ahead to make sure there are no vehicles coming towards you
look behind to make sure there are no vehicles passing you
signal right for at least three seconds before moving out to pass.
Before pulling in front of a vehicle you have passed:

make sure you can see the vehicle in your rear view mirror
signal left for at least three seconds.

Just being a bit picky I know, but its not NZTA law. It's NZ Gubbermint law.

If you want the law go here.

http://www.legislation.govt.nz

Anywhere else, including the NZTA site, is an interpretation of the law.

Also note that the words "Filtering" and "Lane Splitting" don't get a mention in our law. They are covered by the Land Transport Road User Rule 2004 section on passing, as you hsve noted above.

If you want the law, read the law.

[FJRider]

Just being a bit picky I know, but its not NZTA law. It's NZ Gubbermint law.

If you want the law go here.

http://www.legislation.govt.nz

Anywhere else, including the NZTA site, is an interpretation of the law.

Also note that the words "Filtering" and "Lane Splitting" don't get a mention in our law. They are covered by the Land Transport Road User Rule 2004 section on passing, as you hsve noted above.

If you want the law, read the law.

Actually ... you are the only one that associated that post with actual LAW as it is written ... I clearly stated it was NZTA legislation (as it was written in their website) in my post to suit my own agenda ... in my post. (I thought THAT would be obvious. Obviously not)

Perhaps your own interpretations of what is posted need to looked at more closely.

AND ... I made NO mention of lane splitting or filtering as they are not mentioned in any legislation by those terms (as you said ... but described under the overtaking rules) so why did you mention it .. ??? This is also mentioned in all the lane splitting/filtering threads in KB.

[FJRider]

So, is it the inside edge of the yellow line or the outside? What if mah wheels are on the left but muh boday and rest of my moorsickle are over the line? What about when my knee goes down? elbow?

Asking for a friend.

As I stated in an earlier post ... crossing the solid yellow line on your side of the center-line is legal for some purposes ... just illegal to overtake vehicles in the lane used for traffic in the opposite direction when that solid yellow line is on your side.

As I see it written (ie: my interpretation) ... you are not allowed to CROSS the solid yellow line to overtake/pass. Riding on the solid yellow might make your overtake legal ... or not. The secret is just not get caught ...

[Autech]

I've passed cars in that spot hundreds of times before they changed it to double yellows. The only "dangerous" thing in that edited video (I never saw the 200kmph one) was the cyclist undertaking.

The "illegal" stuff was the dude crossing the yellow line and perhaps the car for not pulling over to let them through at some stage, which as we all know NEVER happens enough in NZ causing people to get impatient and do dumb shit, which I am sure we have all done at some stage and got away with it.

What concerns me is people like that that can't drive for shit on twisty road are also let loose on our city streets where at any time a kid could run out and it's only hope of surviving is the drivers reaction time and driving ability... But hey as long as they indicate for 3 seconds in their license test they surely can drive good?

[HenryDorsetCase]

If you want the law, read the law.

Better idea: pay me a lot of money and I will read it for you and then do, uh, stuff. Better yet idea - just pay me a lot of money.

[HenryDorsetCase]

When I rule you all (and I will....) there won't be a need for very many driving licences because all cars pretty much will be self driving. So manual operation of a motor vehicle will be reserved for "enthusiasts only".... eventually they will be deemed too dangerous for the Kings highway and relegated to closed courses and private roads only. Problem solved.