*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 New transport laws in force as of today... someone might have more info http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6...ng-take-effect/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 This: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/...DLM2095511.html and this:http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2009/0037/18.0/DLM2095708.html Overkill.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 yup overkill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 Bit excessive init? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 The missus best be careful next time she blats off a sales rep in a SV6 at the lights! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw325i 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 They're gettign a bit too wanky for their own good really, fair enough with trying to crack down on the dangerous sh*t but they will just get all big headed and start nailing people with even remotely nice looking cars for creeping over 2500rpm. I spose it will be good for the race track owners though, more people keeping it on the track rather than the roads (good fun too) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 I'm all for tougher laws on the dicks that rip up and down our area and do burnouts late at night around the neighbourhood. Are any of these laws subject to going through the courts ? Is there any contingency for someone who gets done by some pissed off cop when infact they have just probably done a skid out of a car park because they might have been just a little too heavy on the foot (none boy racer / cruising) incedent. Or is just for hard core re-offenders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 They won’t crush sh*t, it’s like the smacking laws, it’s there to make people think twice. I wonder what they will crush first, they will be out to crush at least one car to hype things up and appease the public. $10 says it’s a Mazda Familiar. Once, twice, three times a flat car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 They've been crushing the cars for years in the UK. For no Rego & No insurance. I'm glad theyre stopping with the soft cock approach here. Will make people think twice (maybe) Please be a good boy just doesnt cut the mustard anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 They've been crushing the cars for years in the UK. For no Rego & No insurance. I'm glad theyre stopping with the soft cock approach here. Will make people think twice (maybe) Please be a good boy just doesnt cut the mustard anymore Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 We have one of the most lenient soft cock systems in the world, we also have the second highest crime rate per captor, I guaranty I could go rob a house tonight get caught and rob another house tomorrow night. Let’s see how many cars they actually crush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Haha Graham, anythings possible in Papakura. Hell our Police station isnt open night/weekends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw325i 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Haha Graham, anythings possible in Papakura. Hell our Police station isnt open night/weekends. lol awesome, and very true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Im all for it personally, To many idiots on the road these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 Agreed. That's why i'm not driving for the next 5 months... Oh shi- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) Haha Graham, anythings possible in Papakura. Hell our Police station isnt open night/weekends. I have special security Andy... I have this old fellow that guards our Ikm driveway with an automatic 8mm Magnum rifle. He only works for us 4 days & nights a week & staggers his shifts. So for da fellas... you choose which day/night Edited December 1, 2009 by *Glenn* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 I can't wait until they crack down on the real idiots, but I'm concerned it'll be abused. Last night I was approached by some young guys looking to join the 4x4 club. When I asked why they had decided to join they looked a bit sheepish and admitted they'd been "forced" to by the local cop. There's some earthworks happening on some Council reserve land just out of town. Apparently (their story) they'd decided to go drive their 4x4's up some of the piles of dirt, and get their trucks muddy in a bit of a puddle. The earthworks contractors might have been unimpressed the next day, but harmless really. Well the cops saw them, impounded their cars and took them back to the station under the boy racer laws for "sustained loss of traction". No sh*t - you tend to spin your wheels 4-wheeling in mud. So, under threat of going to court, the cops have agreed to drop the charges if they all join the local 4x4 club. Now chances are that the charges wouldn't stand up in court anyway, but the cops are using the law to scare these kids straight. On the one hand, that's great as they seem like good kids who'll really benefit from joining the club (we have quite a few young members already), and they'll think twice before messing up someone elses land next time. On the other hand, the cops in my view were abusing the law. I think the outcome was right, but the tactics a bit underhanded. Maybe a sign of abuse to come under the new laws??? My 2c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 does the end justify the means? in your case I think yes, but not every case is the same and I think there is potential for the cop's to abuse their power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 I guess I'll just have to keep blowing out my tyres on my driveway =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laadeelaa 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 More of a reason not to own a Cefiro, Laurel, Integra, Silvia, Skyline, or any Rotary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 More of a reason not to own a Cefiro, Laurel, Integra, Silvia, Skyline, or any Rotary. Would you like to justify your statement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 I'm guessing because they're popular boyracer cars which would make them cop magnets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 More of a reason not to own a Cefiro, Laurel, Integra, Silvia, Skyline, or any Rotary. dont judge.... its how the idiots are driving, not what they are driving... yes they can own one of them but they can still drive the responsibly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 dont judge.... its how the idiots are driving, not what they are driving... yes they can own one of them but they can still drive the responsibly. I think both mine and blairs cars could be seen as 'boy racer' cars, so does that make us 'boy racers' pffft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laadeelaa 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2009 No one is accusing anyone of anything. Just saying the cars I stated are the typical cars you'd expect to see at illegal drag races. It's just an opinion/half joking. Geez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
