Some cops are arseholes

[sAsLEX]

Yep... now even you can join...

lol mate you are soo funny, why would I drop my current commission to become one of the hated!

[Patrick]

lol mate you are soo funny, why would I drop my current commission to become one of the hated!

Lucky we aren't on commission...

[The_Dover]

Lucky we aren't on commission...

or trying to meet a quota...............

[Ixion]

Bus lane = lane for busses... (just keepin it simple...)

Er, no. Bus lane = Special vehicle lane for the use of cyclists, motorcyclist OR buses on a scheduled service. Not tour buses, not minibuses, not buses with a "Out of service" sign up. And bus lane on motorway = emergency stopping shoulder".

Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004
2.12.Motorways—

(1)A driver must not enter a motorway except at an opportunity and at a speed that will place the driver correctly in the stream of traffic without danger to any other user of the motorway.


(2)A driver must not stop or park on a motorway except in an area set aside and indicated by a traffic sign as a parking area.


(3)A driver must not drive in an emergency stopping lane unless—


(a)the driver needs to drive in it to avoid a collision or to stop in an emergency; or


(b)the driver's vehicle is disabled; or


(c)a sign at the entrance to the lane indicates vehicles of a specified class or classes may use the lane during the time specified on the sign and the driver is operating a vehicle of that specified class or one of those specified classes.


(4)A driver must not reverse or make a U-turn on a motorway.

3a is what covers the original posters issue. And note it says "the driver needs to drive in it to avoid a collision or to stop in an emergency; ". So you may indeed drive in the emergency shoulder in an emergency!

3c is what allows buses to use the emergency shoulder

Same regulation, Sect 1.6

``bus lane'' means a lane reserved by a marking or sign installed at the start of the lane and at each point at which the lane resumes after an intersection for the use of—


(a)buses; and


[(b)cycles, mopeds, and motorcycles (unless one or more are specifically excluded by the sign)]

....................

``special vehicle lane'' means a lane defined by signs or markings as restricted to a specified class or classes of vehicle; and includes a bus lane, a transit lane, a cycle lane, and a light rail vehicle lane

I would expect that every police officer would be entirely familar with the above

[Patrick]

I would expect that every police officer would be entirely familar with the above [/QUOTE]

Nope... don't have bus lanes here... don't even have a decent bus service!!!!

[Squeak the Rat]

Nope... don't have bus lanes here... don't even have a decent bus service!!!!

Auckland doesn't have a decent bus service either, but that's no excuse for our coppas! (they use other excuses )

Maybe the ticketing officer had just moved up from the 'naki....

[Patrick]

Maybe the ticketing officer had just moved up from the 'naki....

Nah... why would they? Mountains, surf, rivers, all clean and no smog... crays and fish everywhere (no overfishing by the millions...), a 5 minute rush our (on a bad day), and within reach to a great ride to Whangamomona - the bikers haven... life is good...

[bobsmith]

So... hangon... to clearify, since the law change, the left most land south bound on Harbour bridge that is called left turn and bus only lane until 9am or so... since it is Not an emergency stopping lane, motorcyclists are allowed on them? Please clearify anyone in the know?

Thinking about moving back to the shore next year since I've had enough of this suicide capital of NZ.... I'd rather be in the economic capital of NZ

[spudchucka]

I would expect that every police officer would be entirely familar with the above

Bus lanes? Shit, we don't even have traffic lights here!

[Patrick]

Bus lanes? Shit, we don't even have traffic lights here!

I've seen em once... they were bright and flashy... we danced under em...

[sAsLEX]

Lucky we aren't on commission...

Your on the wrong track there mate

The Queen's Commisson is awarded to all officers of the British, Canadian, Austrailian and New Zealand armed forces. It represents Queen Elizabeth II's trust in Her new officer, and sets out his special responsibilities.

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND OF HER OTHER REALMS AND TERRITORIES QUEEN, HEAD OF THE COMMONWEALTH, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH .........

[sAsLEX]

3c is what allows buses to use the emergency shoulder

Ahh but on the MW the fact that the buses can use the emergency stopping lane is indicated by signs declaring that between certain hours it is in fact a BUS LANE. And does not specifically exclude motorcycles, bicycles are specifically excluded from entering the Motorway at all. It even has BUS LANE painted on the ground.

It does not differ in signage from other bus lanes, yet it aint a bus lane according to transit so maybe they need to resign...

[Lou Girardin]

The 'bus lane' on the Harbour Bridge only begins at the St Mary's Bay off-ramp.
The left lane on the bridge can be used by other traffic.

[nadroj]

QUOTE]

Nope... don't have bus lanes here... don't even have a decent bus service!!!![/QUOTE]

Nothing wrong with my 'Bus"a service.

[ManDownUnder]

I honestly think the whole think needs to be revisited. As can be seen here - so many rules, so many agencies and so much confusion. We need an edict from Central Government saying motorcycles can or can not use bus lanes. A simple yes... or no.

Obviously I prefer yes

BRONZ able to help here or already working on it?