jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Seems sensible on the whole. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11325897 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 So that means with tolerance we could do ~120kph down the faster safe roads? The best cruising speed imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Basically the same as the UK. 110 is a shade under the 70mph limit on UK motorways and dual carriageways. A lot of UK cities now have 20mph speed limits on CBD streets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ugan 41 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Agree, its about time the speed limit and tolerances are reviewed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 This is a good move - About time dynamic speed limits were applied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Sounds good .. but I would prefer some sort of guideline with regards to overtaking. I just did a trip out to the Coromandel from Auckland, and there are many drivers out there who drive very slow through corners and blind straights etc (i.e. everywhere you can't pass) and then when you hit any sort of passing opportunity, they gun it back to 100/110. which means you are stuck behind them unless you break the speed limit. Very frustrating to be behind someone like that. Usually I would prefer to pull over and waste some time instead of getting held up like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 "A computer enhanced image" of a speed sign... Looks like a shitty 'Paint' job. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rowans17 19 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Sounds good .. but I would prefer some sort of guideline with regards to overtaking. I just did a trip out to the Coromandel from Auckland, and there are many drivers out there who drive very slow through corners and blind straights etc (i.e. everywhere you can't pass) and then when you hit any sort of passing opportunity, they gun it back to 100/110. which means you are stuck behind them unless you break the speed limit. Very frustrating to be behind someone like that. Usually I would prefer to pull over and waste some time instead of getting held up like that. +1 just like how people bum along at 85 then you get to a passing lane and they speed up to 110? But what could they do about this? Really it comes down to etiquette and it seems many drivers lack the common courtesy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I love it when the say computer enhanced ... when its just some noob in mspaint who shouldnt do image manupulation. Just because you can use the tool doesnt mean you should inflick your skills on the public. +1 just like how people bum along at 85 then you get to a passing lane and they speed up to 110? But what could they do about this? Really it comes down to etiquette and it seems many drivers lack the common courtesy. These days I just blast past those people. A wee technique is using satnav to work out where the straights are when they come up, suddenly the muppet in front isnt quite ready to speed up again and you just pop in a quick clean overtake and usaully at legal speeds.Press the cruise control button and use the GPS again to sit on a true 100kph and keep it that way through the corners. They quickly fade away in the mirror as they release they chose the cheaper option in tires when it came to replacements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 This is a good move - About time dynamic speed limits were applied. Not sure if general public can handle it. They have trouble handling Queen Street (30k), Ponsonby Road (40k), school zones, road works limits as they are. It will probably be 4k tolerance on the 110k stretches, sadly hardly any part of the motorway inside Auckland will be 110 capable (maybe the Hobsonville to Albany and the new part of the Western SH16/20 extension) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Not everyone drives a bmw that can sit on or above the speed limit. I have a work van ,i'd love to do 110k but its to scrary with wind from the side or when a big truck passes headon. and im pretty sure that its not on all the open roads just a select few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 It's on a few roads. Waikato Expressway is one that has been mentioned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 thats a shame because sh20 is a very new road and IMO can handle an increased speed limit. hypothetically a stock bmw is able to drive 130 to 140 kmh without breaking a sweat. however for the general public and shitboxes, even a pace of 110-120 would be fine .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FRT 144 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) its only the big open dual laners like waikato express way and northern toll rd, which are great bits of road. Plus make it illegal to do less than 110klm in the right lane!! .. AKA the BMW lane. Edited September 17, 2014 by FRT 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Plus make it illegal to do less than 110klm in the right lane!! .. AKA the BMW lane. Dunno about that specifically, but make it a bookable offence to drive in the outside lane at 90 when there's nothing in the left lane. Enforce those 'Keep left unless passing' instructions. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 All in all a positive proposition. Current speed limits were designed around the cars of the day. Albeit more cars and people about I think it's time to increase the limits especially on areas with good visibility and fail safes such as median barriers which decrease or diminish the possibility of head on collisions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 18, 2014 i dont see the point with 110, all that money spent with beurocrats, surely 120km/h would have been fine? i guess they are concerned about crap tyres and vehicles that arent safe at 100 let alone 1x0. My Bongo i used to have to daily would be very dodgy to do 100km/h, my Hiace now is much better, but takes a long time to come to a stop even when empty. a lot of variables i guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 6, 2014 i dont see the point with 110, all that money spent with beurocrats, Cause it's a smoke screen for decreasing the rest of the limits. That's what it all about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted October 6, 2014 quote name="_Ethrty-Andy_" post="547216" timestamp="1411038273"]i dont see the point with 110, all that money spent with beurocrats, surely 120km/h would have been fine? i guess they are concerned about crap tyres and vehicles that arent safe at 100 let alone 1x0. My Bongo i used to have to daily would be very dodgy to do 100km/h, my Hiace now is much better, but takes a long time to come to a stop even when empty. a lot of variables i guess Sonny I remember when the speed limit was 60mph and my ford 10 loved it.(took a bit time to get there) You kids today are such pussies 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
