2007-03-30 06:22:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
In the state of California, it is legal to "lane split". Most states, it is NOT legal to do so.
Excellent description of this here:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/motorcycle/00-NHT-212-motorcycle/motorcycle51.html
2007-03-30 06:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by KennyW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The practice is called "Lane Splitting" and generally (except in California) it is illegal and very dangerous. It's a great way to end up splattered like a bug on the side of an SUV that decides to change lanes.
2007-03-30 14:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by expatriate82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal in California, but usually isn't a good idea. I saw a guy bang his elbow on a car's side mirror. OUCH! Also, the usual "don't go more than 15 mph above the speed of the other lane" applies.
2007-03-30 17:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends entirely on the laws of the state. It's called "Lane splitting," and is legal in California. It's also legal in South Carolina if all traffic is stopped.
2007-03-30 13:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state and what they allow. In Massachusetts in Boston they allow it if traffic has come to a stop because most bikes are air cooled and it will damage the engine to sit there. Outside of Boston it will get you a hefty fine. It is extremely dangerous to white line it(as we call it) when traffic is moving because they are not expecting you to be there and you have no out when they pull in front of you or into you.
I use to commute through Boston and only did it when traffic was at a dead stop.
2007-04-01 12:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by quincyurt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, it is legal to split lanes and states so in the DMV motorcycle manual. However, it is not legal to pass a car on the right when they are in the right lane.
2007-03-30 15:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only legal in California, but is often over-looked in many other states. To see the benefits and reason for lane-splitting, or lane-sharing check out http://www.laneshare.com/. It has been proven that lane-sharing has reduced rear-end motorcycle accidents.
2007-03-30 14:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tackle Tacos 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's legal in California (go figure), but the law states that traffic should be moving slower than normal, and you're not to go more than 10 mph faster than the flow of traffic.
2007-03-30 16:04:15 · answer #8 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS legal in some states. I used to know which ones when my boyfriend rode, but I can't remember which ones anymore.
2007-03-30 13:27:09 · answer #9 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like what ??
do a search on the DMV in your area or State and look up the section on motorcycles .. they have to follow the same rules as everyone Else
and before you ask another question sit down and think about it .. no one can read your mind .. so just pretend you are trying to explain something to dumb people and include the details.. oh and by the way .. that little green box with ABC on it is a spell checker
2007-03-30 13:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by myopinionforwhatitsworth 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋