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Cyclists claim police ignoring road safety data

Submitted by Patrick on 13 June, 2011 - 13:05

In spite of encouraging people to report bad driving, police have failed to keep track of the data.

Story includes comments from Atom Emet, Patrick Morgan and Kevin Hague; and video from Vexatious Litigant and Atom Emet.

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/cyclists-claim-police-ignoring-road-safe...

Police charge mum-of-3 over cyclist's death

Submitted by Anne F on 24 June, 2010 - 09:23
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A mother-of-three has been charged over the death of an Auckland University lecturer as he cycled home from work two months ago.

Nadine Koroheke, 40, was charged with dangerous driving causing death to Johann "Hans" Edge, also a parent of three including a new baby, and is to appear in the Manukau District Court next month.

Thirty-six-year-old Dr Edge, who was a lecturer in sports and exercise, was cycling home to Howick on March 25 with two colleagues.

No more excuses - 5km over limit is now too fast

Submitted by Anne F on 3 June, 2010 - 15:20
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Speeding motorists used to driving 10kmh over the maximum speed limit will not get away with it this weekend, as police trial a zero tolerance policy to cut road deaths.

Police say New Zealand's 10 per cent tolerance zone is higher than other countries, and cutting it could help change the attitudes of motorists who claim lives.

From tomorrow, extra police will be out in force for Queen's Birthday Weekend and, for the first time, motorists found to be more than 4kmh over the open road speed limit will be ticketed.

Police issues

Submitted by ribell on 15 May, 2009 - 09:40
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CAN is meeting with Superintendant Paula Rose, Police National Road Safety manager on 24 June: a great chance to discuss with the Police some important issues affecting cyclists. 

Police 'crackdown'

Submitted by ribell on 27 April, 2009 - 22:30
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Anyone noticed the Police ticketing cyclists recently?

Police issues

Submitted by ribell on 15 April, 2009 - 12:44

What do we need to talk to the cops about?

In my role as CAN meetings co-ordinator I'm in the process of setting up a meeting with Police HQ in Wellington in the next few weeks to discuss cycling issues.

Two questions for you and your members to consider below. Local group reps could pass on this message to their members and feed replies back.

We may need to go out to members for their personal experiences in some of these areas.

1. Do you have any contributions or amendments to the list of topics below?

Campbell live: cyclist pepper sprayed

Submitted by Patrick on 18 February, 2009 - 11:04
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Last Tuesday Shaun Taylor was riding his bike to work in Nelson without his helmet on. The police pulled him over. Then he was pepper sprayed and rammed by the police car.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/CampbellLive/tabid/367/articleID/91551/cat/...

Police ram Nelson cyclist

Submitted by ribell on 18 February, 2009 - 11:01
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A Nelson cyclist, caught commuting without a helmet on, is pepper sprayed and rammed by Police.
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