Lane splitting at motorway on-ramps with lights?

[YellowDog]

Yes, I always do it and figure that it is one of the perks of being on 2 wheels. It would be quite difficult for a cop to stop you. If they want to get nasty and start using video evidence then I guess this will men that they have solved and prevented all other crimes making bikers the new priority.

[discotex]

Yeah, in town, and in the civilised parts of Auckland. But on the Norf Shaw, it's different. Each council determines rules around roading in their district in regards to things like bus lanes (something called delegated legislation).

Seriously, T3 lanes are fully usable by bikes. You're right that the busway and the Esmond Rd style bus-lanes aren't T3 lanes and are bus only.

Should be done under the regional council so it's one rule everywhere though.

http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/tr...t/support.html

Bus Only lanes

These lanes can only be used by buses. In some, this applies only to certain times of the day, such as 6.30am to 9am or in the evening from 4pm to 6pm.

At other times all vehicles can use the lanes. Each lane is clearly signposted and the road surface may be painted green.

T3 Lanes

These lanes are transit lanes which can be used by buses, vehicles with three or more people in them, taxis, motorcycles and bicycles only.

T3 lanes are well signposted and have a T3 symbol painted on them.

[Swoop]

But on the Norf Shaw, it's different. Each council determines rules around roading in their district.

Superb! So not being a resident of the Northern Madness(tm), I am exempted from the silly rules!??

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Only if you play them backwards in the correct order...

[swbarnett]

Yeah, in town, and in the civilised parts of Auckland. But on the Norf Shaw, it's different.

Not so. The non motorway bus lanes on the shore (except the BRT) are definitely legal for motorcycle use. I was let off a ticket for using the Esmonde Rd on-ramp bus lane because it was unclear where the motorway bus lane started and the council bus lane finished.

[madbikeboy]

Not so. The non motorway bus lanes on the shore (except the BRT) are definitely legal for motorcycle use. I was let off a ticket for using the Esmonde Rd on-ramp bus lane because it was unclear where the motorway bus lane started and the council bus lane finished.

Really? Interesting. I'll give that a go then...

[swbarnett]

Really? Interesting. I'll give that a go then...

Unfortunately it won't work a second time. About a week after that they changed the signs on that bus lane to remove the confusion.