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| Thread ID: 112961 | 2010-09-28 23:52:00 | Give way road rule change confirmed | george12 (7) | PC World Chat |
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| 1140328 | 2010-09-28 23:52:00 | www.stuff.co.nz I think this is great. The inevitible one-off increase in accidents after the change will be well and truly offset by the decrease in accidents long term, and I think it will improve traffic flow overall. Certain intersections might need additional traffic lights though (Bidwill St, Wellington comes to mind). Transport Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed "confusing" give way rules for turning vehicles are to be changed. Under the current law, left-turning traffic has to give way to right-turning traffic coming towards it. Under the changes announced today, this would be reversed so the left turning vehicle would have right of way. Changes were also planned to the rule for T-intersections, when there were conflicting right turns. The proposed changes would reverse the give way rule, allowing left turning traffic right of way. At T-intersections, where two cars are turning right, the car turning off the main road would have right of way - reversing the status quo. The changes would come into effect in early 2012, Mr Joyce said. "Our current give way rules for turning vehicles are confusing and out of step with the rest of the world. Research shows changing the rules could reduce relevant intersection crashes by 7 per cent." New Zealand's give way rule was introduced in 1977 and holds that a vehicle turning right takes precedence over a vehicle turning left. New Zealand is the only country in the world with this priority rule. The Automobile Association says the rules are a factor in 2560 intersection crashes, and one or two deaths, each year. Some 17 percent of crashes are at intersections. The Government has also announced changes to motorcycle and moped laws including a power to weight restriction for novice riders, as well as: * Tougher motorcycle licence tests which are also more motorcycle specific; *Removing the option for motorcycles to complete an approved driving course, and so cutting the amount of time they spend on a restricted motorcycle licence; * Motorcycle specific training to be introduced as an alternative to the standard resting regime; *Requiring all novice motorcyclists, regardless of age, to be subject to the same minimum time requirements. Currently over 25 year olds have a shorter time requirement on the restricted licence. * Require all moped riders to complete a moped handling skills test along with a motorcycle learner theory test *Introduce refresher training options and promote high visibility and protecting clothing benefits. Power to weight restrictions would allow novice riders a greater range of bikes that were suited to their skill levels, Mr Joyce said. "Motorcyclists are 20 times more at risk of being involved in a fatal or serious injury crash than car drivers per kilometre driven.`` |
george12 (7) | ||
| 1140329 | 2010-09-29 00:00:00 | Everyone make sure your car insurance is up to date .... bet every panelbeater is laughing .... all the way to the bank !! | SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1140330 | 2010-09-29 00:15:00 | About blardy time to :thanks Finally New Zealand realises it is alone with the dumbest rule in the book and before you claim it will increase accidents! Heres a thought maybe give some thought to the standard of driving in frst place that will cause the accidents! The lack of ability to adapt !!! Oh yes I can see it being a probelm for some but for others they will quickly adapt or should say adapt back. Why wait until 2012? 6 months agressive meadia promoting will do the trick to eductae the brainless kiwi motorist :) |
coldfront (15814) | ||
| 1140331 | 2010-09-29 00:46:00 | Another piece of Legislation we do not need. Please DEFINE Main Road in relation to the two right turning vehicles! There are only two types of intersections in NZ. Controlled or uncontrolled. Controlled means there are Traffic Lights, Stop signs or Giveway signs erected and in the case of traffic lights they have to be operating or the intersection becomes uncontrolled does it not? So in Auckland is Queen Street or Wellesley Street the "Main Road"? To make it easy the Gov't could simply repeal the rules introduced in 1977 AND they could do it tomorrow thus saving all these lives earlier than sometime in 2012 which is when they say they will change to allow the dumb Public to be re-educated at a cost to the said Public. Of course the road code will need reprinting as will driving test material etc. Let me say that when that left turn rule was put in place I thought it was a dopey idea and I still do. Let's not forget that some people still insist on going through red lights, stop signs without stopping and giveway signs without giving way anyway and they are the ones responsible for the accidents they cause. So at all intersections we will need to erect stop signs or giveway signs to define which is the main road. This will have to include intersections that currently are controlled by traffic lights in case the power goes off for any reason like a vehicle hitting a powerpole for example. |
Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1140332 | 2010-09-29 00:56:00 | People will die because of this. | Cato (6936) | ||
| 1140333 | 2010-09-29 00:57:00 | It wont be to save lives but to reduce accidents. Dead people are not a financial burden on society. It will be a huge change for me to adjust. My insurance should be current when the change comes in. |
Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 1140334 | 2010-09-29 01:09:00 | I have just only got it sussed since it was last changed and they are going to change it again! Used the theory give way to any vehicle that would hit my drivers door. |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1140335 | 2010-09-29 01:09:00 | People will die because of this. True but people die from death to. |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1140336 | 2010-09-29 01:13:00 | Used the theory give way to any vehicle that would hit my drivers door. I use that every time i drive especially to trucks, the passenger door, no matter :devil "Motorcyclists are 20 times more at risk of being involved in a fatal or serious injury crash than car drivers per kilometre driven.`` Well Duh |
Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 1140337 | 2010-09-29 01:26:00 | Cars will change first I am told... followed by trucks and busses one week later. Ken |
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