Vehicles with only one occupant are quite within their rights to use the T2 lane outside of the hours specified for its use as a transit lane. I'm bound to say, though, that overtaking vehicles from an inside lane comes with its own risks, and should be done with caution, especially near intersections.
We have a situation in Remuera where Omahu and Dromorne Rds cross each other. Omahu is the major road and there are stop signs on each corner of Dromorne Rd. There are two cars facing each other at each stop sign both wishing to turn right. At school time this can be a dangerous corner with busy parents and parked cars waiting to pick up children. In this case, who goes first? James Hines, Remuera.
If both cars are facing each other on Dromorne Rd and the way is clear on Omahu Rd, both cars should be able to turn right at the same time, as neither vehicle will cross the other's path.
A similar and comparable situation arises when two vehicles are facing each other at traffic lights. When the green right-turning arrow comes on, both cars can turn at the same time, as they do not cross paths.
Coming up to the top of Tiverton Rd in New Windsor and turning left into New Windsor Rd, do I have right of way over traffic coming from my right that is sort of going straight ahead but veering slightly on New Windsor Rd? Marion Miller, New Windsor.
This is yet another of the apparent anomalies that litter our city. I know the intersection you mean, and at first glance it would appear that traffic from Tiverton has all the rights. However, this is a T-intersection, and as Tiverton is the terminating road, traffic on New Windsor Rd has right of way. Traffic on New Windsor is not turning, and thus takes priority over any vehicle that is.
