Both are legal (in CA) but they are entirely different things. Lane splitting in moving traffic as a way to pass traffic is just reckless. But it IS worth noting that filtering in STOPPED TRAFFIC (red lights, traffic jams, etc.) reduces rear-end collisions without a coinciding increase in other types of crashes. My bike is too wide anyway, and I think there are better ways to avoid a rear end collision (being attentive and having an 'escape plan' for one). Me personally? I've never done it and will never do it. That's where lane filtering can be useful. The risk of being rear-ended by an inattentive rider is definitely a reality. Heavy traffic can be a risky time for motorcyclists (why not find some nice curvy backroad instead of the interstate anyway?). Be prepared for traffic to dart from one lane to the next. Watching for doors about to open, or people jockeying for lane position. If traffic is stopped and you're filtering up then you should be moving slowly. It's reckless and unnecessary.Ģ) There should only be a small differential in speed between you and traffic. Two important caveats though ġ) Lane splitting when traffic is moving adds risk, doesn't take away risk. Some of the research that's been done suggests lane splitting in heavy traffic is actually safer than sitting in traffic. Traffic is better for everyone, when motorcycles aren't stuck. The farther you get into CA, the less you have to deal with it. Every single Cali plated vehicle spread off the line to give us room, and every single jack ass that was plated from out of state crowded the line. Sunny Rest Resort is a fun, sociable and relaxed clothes-free resort with daily entertainment and modern facilities for all ages, genders, classes, races and body types. They’ll be doing that more than ever before during the next five days at the 190-acre. When I was out there this summer, there was an accident that had traffic backed up by about 3 hours. For 60 years, the folks who go to Sunny Rest resort in Carbon County have been barely getting along. It's been accepted since the 70s, and the residents of Cali are used to it. I am sure that the CHP will get some rules on the books.Īs for the comment about opening doors, you don't get that in Cali. You shouldn't go more than 10 over the speed of traffic, and not at all if traffic is above 30. I've been riding since I was a kid though, so I have some background. When I lived in Cali, I started splitting lanes within a month. My honest opinion is if you are asking the question, you probably aren't ready to split lanes.
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