Lane splitting by motorcyclists is legal in California. Intentionally blocking or impeding a motorcyclist in a way that could cause harm to the rider is illegal. Opening a vehicle door to impede a motorcyclist is illegal. Drivers in the far left lane should move to the left of their lane to...
I observed a need for “civilians” to help get the word out, in addition to the CHP PR efforts and PSAs. So I createdLaneSplittingIsLegal.com. The mission of the site is twofold: first, to provide a self-explanatory ‘public service announcement’ that clarifies the legality of lane sp...
Before we get into whether lane splitting is or isn't legal in Louisiana, let's talk about what it is and why someone would even do it in the first place. La.govdefines lane splitting in Louisiana as"operatinga motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of veh...
No Lane Splitting For Oregon – SB 541 & HB 3310 Both Dead Posted onJuly 19, 2013bySurj Gish—11 Comments ↓ 2013 saw two lane splitting bills in Oregon, as previously reported here. Senator Larry George, R-Sherwood District 13 introduced SB 541, which would have legalized low-speed lane...
Pointing out that lane-splitting is still legal in California, American Motorcycle Assn. western states representative Nick Haris said: "Motorcyclists are still using this long-recognized riding technique to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety. But now, neither riders nor motorists have a ...
Isn't lanesplitting dangerous? No. California codified lanesplitting on January 1, 2017, giving both riders and drivers a framework to understand how the process works, when it's safest, and when it's legal. That year saw a 30-percent drop in motorcyclist fatalities. Why? Few places are ...
Can you get a DUI while riding a bike in Colorado? “When accidents occur from lane splitting, the motorcyclist will be on the losing side,” Sgt. Troy Kessler with CSP said. “Whether a rider strikes a car side mirror, runs into a car, or travels too fast when a motorist attempts ...
California is currently the only state that allows motorcycle lane splitting. So, what does this mean for cyclists? We received the following inquiry from a cyclist about lane splitting/filtering: Is any part of the CO Law applicable to lane filtering or splitting? For example, is it legal fo...
Motorcycle lane splitting is legal, but even some bikers get nervous about itGary Richards
You’re crawling along in your car and, suddenly, a motorcycle comes whipping past, straddling traffic lanes. Sometimes it whizzes by before you know it, other times you startle and think: Is that even legal? Are they suicidal? “Lane-splitting,” Schick said, “is safer than ...