New road system and rider behaviour

[Hitcher]

It's the banning of detectors that upsets me the most. Not that I own or use one, as I think that they're largely a waste of money and just something else to faff around with. It's just that yet again we have another example of the State further intruding into our daily lives. I feel like buying a radar detector in protest.

[MD]

. I feel like buying a radar detector in protest.

Well that's a coincidence Mr H. It seems I may have little use for mine soon. Along with 10,000 others. They should be quite cheap to pick up next year!

Start the bidding at $500 please.

[MD]

Jimbo - clearly as we both demonstrated today. It's time to slow down!

[jimbo600]

Jimbo - clearly as we both demonstrated today. It's time to slow down!

Maybe. I really enjoyed today. Awesome wheelies too mate. Inspirational.

[ceebie13]

Maybe there should have been a fifth option in the poll...

Be more vigilant!

[knuckles24]

this is just another failed attempt waiting to happen by the government, they don't have enough police now to enforce the road rules so what is going to be different when the new rules come into effect, don't get me wrong i think it is great they are going to try it but it won't make any difference. If this is aimed at the boy racers they are not going to give a shit because half of them are running around without a licence and owe so many $$ in fines and if they get there car impounded daddy will buy them another one anyway. Hope it works but i DOUBT IT

[Draco]

Those making the law seem to be ignoring one important fact, that the young they are supposedly targeting are full of testosterone and itching to impress the girls, and for many many many generations have been doing it with fast cars and stupid stunts. It's what young people do, and is it all that bad?

Done on public roads yes! But in an environment were they can only hurt themselves, no! So if this is all about safety there is a solution in my eyes, provide places for young car hoons to go and strut their stuff. Many of us bikers are choosing to take our bikes to the track to get it out of our system. In my case this has most definately slowed me down on the road. I was fortunate enough to grow up in the country where we had paddock hacks and practiced donuts to our hearts content, city kids need somewhere to go in my opinion.

As for pinning the red light runners..... Bout bloody time!!!!!!

[Mike748]

Maybe there should have been a fifth option in the poll...

Be more vigilant!

That'll be me also ....... Though the mufty's are gettn harder to spot!

[The Pastor]

red light runners, they need to be stopped,

BUT (and a big but) This is what I see happening.

Late at night, no traffic at all, bike pulls up to the lights, cant set it off. Rides through the red (after checking each what way)

Woop Woop

75 demerits, good bye licence.

[Pancakes]

Those making the law seem to be ignoring one important fact, that the young they are supposedly targeting are full of testosterone and itching to impress the girls, and for many many many generations have been doing it with fast cars and stupid stunts. It's what young people do, and is it all that bad?

Done on public roads yes! But in an environment were they can only hurt themselves, no! So if this is all about safety there is a solution in my eyes, provide places for young car hoons to go and strut their stuff. Many of us bikers are choosing to take our bikes to the track to get it out of our system. In my case this has most definately slowed me down on the road. I was fortunate enough to grow up in the country where we had paddock hacks and practiced donuts to our hearts content, city kids need somewhere to go in my opinion.

As for pinning the red light runners..... Bout bloody time!!!!!!

Like in Australia where the cops have their own drag cras etc?

There needs to be a North/West and a South Drag and Burnout area ( and yes, Meremere is too far away) that is open at least 4 nights a week. If I had the capital I'd open one myself! Instead of guys lining each other up at the lights they'd pull up and know that in 30 mins and for $5 each or whatever the real story would be told without a chance of losing their licence.

That'd be awesome for bikes too. Whenuapai Air base for race park!! Hell yeah! The govt are trying to ignore people with an interest in cars/bikes and imposing the idea that it's not a valid interest. There are two equestrian racetracks in Auckland that I know of in good spots. (Ellerslie and New Lynn) and a lack of car/bike area's.

[Clivoris]

I'm already nervous as hell on the road, and I'm one of the more moderate law breakers on here. Can't be sure what the extra fear is going to do to me. Running isn't really an option for me for heaps of reasons. Chances are it will be as it is now: pick my moments, take my chances and pay my money.

[dmouse]

yes get the red light runners and then the stop sign runners and those pricks that dont give way at give way signs most people dont know but give way really means stop not slow down then boot it.

then they should bring in third party insurance and high penalties and cost for the points on your licence.

your licence is a privalidge you paid and earnt it so dont go and throw it away you will miss it when its gone and it wont do you any good crying from a prison cell or hospital bed for thinking if only i didnt run that kid might still be alive my bike would still be ok and i wouldnt be here just my wallet a little lighter, bikes and cars can be replaced life cannot you take the chance you pay the price, and if you cant do the time dont do the crime your choice.

it wont affect me like all i like a little speed but if its going to cost me my freedom i will slow down.

[PrincessBandit]

No change here - the chances of getting caught are exactly the same. Good move with the red light runners.

Yep, same for me. Agree too with the red light cameras; just wish there were more of them! For people who moan about revenue gathering regarding speeding, the answers lie in their own hands (right hand or right foot). I do enjoy going faster than 100 every now and again (my only vice on the road that I can think of) but accept that if I'm caught I have noone to blame but myself. Running red lights though is strictly for morons.

[Waylander]

yes get the red light runners and then the stop sign runners and those pricks that dont give way at give way signs most people dont know but give way really means stop not slow down then boot it.

Actually give way means stop IF the way is not clear. If no one else is around you don't have to stop, and if visibility is good enough you don't even have to slow down.