Please can we have a campaign to highlight the rule that applies when one is turning into a dual lane road such as from Hauraki and Jutland Rds into Lake Rd at Hauraki Corner? My understanding is that vehicles in both feeder lanes must stay in the lane closest to them when turning.
If this is correct please can we have a minor campaign to highlight this as many drivers do not understand or use it?
Lynne Lagan, Hauraki.
What a very good idea. And your understanding of the road rules is correct.
For years I have observed car transporters parked and unloading or loading vehicles on Great North Rd from the intersection with Ponsonby Rd to Grey Lynn village.
They often park on yellow lines, in the middle of the road on the painted median strip and in the bus lanes. Yesterday I saw two parked on yellow lines either side of the intersection with Nixon St.This style of parking is illegal, causes congestion and sets a very poor example of road use from "professional" drivers.I'm sure if the car dealers were approached they would say there is nowhere else to park.
So what, the everyday driver has to obey the rules of the road so why not the car transporter drivers? These truck drivers even park in bus lanes for extended periods of time. I believe the rules of the road are for everyone to adhere to.
John Mead, Freemans Bay.
The New Zealand road code states very clearly that you must not park on "no stopping" lines (broken yellow lines) marked within one metre of the edge of the road.
As well, you must not park without due care for other road users.
