in california it is legal to share lanes however you can only go a slight faster than the car i believe its 20 mph if it is at a dead stop and when in movement i think its 15 and you shouldn't go more than the posted speed to pass someone that will be a ticket for sure. I split lanes as a matter of fact 3 chp on bikes passed me the other day on the 170 n i was white lining and seen them in the rear view and allowed them to pass they all thee gave the peace sign to me and my harley. I also spoke with a sherrif and he said it wwas what i said above so it comes from a good source and this is only in the state of california peace people
2006-08-10 16:25:28 · 5 answers · asked by markshere4u 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Keep your eyes and ears open, I was at an Abate poker run a couple weeks ago and word has the state is working on legislation to do away with "splitting" .Would that suck or what?! Be sure to get the word out to vote, sign petitions and what ever else it takes. Can you even imagine?
2006-08-10 16:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by foxyraley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason lane splitting is legal in CA is 'cause there's no specific law against it. I've heard numbers about how much faster than traffic you can go, but the there really are no set rules, since lane splitting is not recognized. But, the cops CAN write you for reckless driving. So, if you keep it reasonably safe and not stupid, you should be OK.
BTW, motorcycle cops seem to be the stupidest lane splitters. I've seen them split lanes when traffic was doing 70 and they were going around a curve. If the sirens or lights were on, I could understand it. But these guys just seem to think they are bulletproof.
2006-08-11 01:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by joeyamas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lane splitting isn't illegal in CA, but it isn't legal either. In other words, there are no laws about it.
It's a common practice, as you know, and tickets aren't issued.
However, let's say that a car cut you off while you were lane splitting and the two of you collided. Technically, the car had the right of way and you would be found at fault.
Ride safe!
2006-08-11 01:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by bikerchickjill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats the question. this looks like a statement
2006-08-11 11:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by maria_cd_in_training 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, so where's the question?
2006-08-10 23:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by IS350 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋