lane spilters, let me explain
#11
04-23-2008, 10:57 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
#13
04-23-2008, 11:24 AM
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
ORIGINAL: TequilaJohn
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
It's the ones that "don't give a **** what anyone else thinks" their going to ride how they want to ride, where they want to ride, screw everyone. Well, guess what...those that DON'T give a ****...meet those OTHERS that don't give a ****....cagers. They see that stuff just like everyone else and think..hey, if those idiots don't care, why should I, screw em...I'm moving over so they can't get by. I think we've all seen that. It's simply a matter of knowing you are NOT the only person on the road, being very aware of your surroundings, and heaven forbid........being considerate!!
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#14
04-23-2008, 11:27 AM
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
ORIGINAL: smudge
It was legal when I lived in the UK and I did it all the time. 99% of motorists would ease over to give you a little extra room. The odd 1% would actually move closer to the line to stop you doing it. For these drivers it was a good way to lose a mirror!As long as you weren't blasting past 35mph traffic at 70mph, it was not a problem. But then maybe the standard of driving was just a little bit better! Cell phones in cars are illegal and will get you a moving violation with 3 points on your license and a $200 fine for a 1st offense. Three strikes and no license! People over there have been given tickets for eating, putting on makeup, etc. Can't see that happening when most LEO's are on their own cells. I don't do it now, it's hard enough to survie on the roads without taking that extra risk.
It was legal when I lived in the UK and I did it all the time. 99% of motorists would ease over to give you a little extra room. The odd 1% would actually move closer to the line to stop you doing it. For these drivers it was a good way to lose a mirror!As long as you weren't blasting past 35mph traffic at 70mph, it was not a problem. But then maybe the standard of driving was just a little bit better! Cell phones in cars are illegal and will get you a moving violation with 3 points on your license and a $200 fine for a 1st offense. Three strikes and no license! People over there have been given tickets for eating, putting on makeup, etc. Can't see that happening when most LEO's are on their own cells. I don't do it now, it's hard enough to survie on the roads without taking that extra risk.
#15
04-23-2008, 11:41 AM
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
ORIGINAL: TwiggyAZ
+1
It's the ones that "don't give a **** what anyone else thinks" their going to ride how they want to ride, where they want to ride, screw everyone. Well, guess what...those that DON'T give a ****...meet those OTHERS that don't give a ****....cagers. They see that stuff just like everyone else and think..hey, if those idiots don't care, why should I, screw em...I'm moving over so they can't get by. I think we've all seen that. It's simply a matter of knowing you are NOT the only person on the road, being very aware of your surroundings, and heaven forbid........being considerate!!![]
ORIGINAL: TequilaJohn
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
It's the ones that "don't give a **** what anyone else thinks" their going to ride how they want to ride, where they want to ride, screw everyone. Well, guess what...those that DON'T give a ****...meet those OTHERS that don't give a ****....cagers. They see that stuff just like everyone else and think..hey, if those idiots don't care, why should I, screw em...I'm moving over so they can't get by. I think we've all seen that. It's simply a matter of knowing you are NOT the only person on the road, being very aware of your surroundings, and heaven forbid........being considerate!!![
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#16
04-23-2008, 11:50 AM
Road Warrior
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
ORIGINAL: TequilaJohn
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
Think some of you are misunderstandin sporty's post...said two came down his left side...and one down his right side...in HIS lane. That ain't lane splittin...lane splittin is just what a couple of ya's said...ridin the middle line between vehicles. MY space in MY lane is just that...MY space...gotta agree with sporty here...shouldn't anyone else be in it unless invited.
#17
04-23-2008, 12:33 PM
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
ORIGINAL: kingk9
I can only hope that this was said tongue in cheek and not head in a$$. I split lanes every day and it's even legal here. I commute on my bike, and have for many years. If I didn't split lanes, I'd spend most of my life stuck on a freeway. Thanks for your concern, but I don't really give a **** what you think. Some of you guys opinion on this seems woefully uninformed. But I'm sure everyone appreciates all the input on how they should ride their bikes. Holier than thou buncha ****s
ORIGINAL: jag1886
Lane spliters are impatient people that givethe rest of us patient people a bad name. Take your turn like the rest of us.
Lane spliters are impatient people that givethe rest of us patient people a bad name. Take your turn like the rest of us.
are more jealous than knowledgeable on splitting lanes. Since it is legal here is California drivers and riders are comfortable with others doingit and99% of the time will even give way.
I think sporty's post was a little to generalized for anyone to really understand what he was complaining about anyway
#18
04-23-2008, 12:41 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
You can split lanes in SoCal, but try it in Chicago or Milwaukee and some cageris going to challenge you. I've seen it happen a number of times.
#19
04-23-2008, 12:46 PM
RE: lane spilters, let me explain
ORIGINAL: kingk9
I can only hope that this was said tongue in cheek and not head in a$$. I split lanes every day and it's even legal here. I commute on my bike, and have for many years. If I didn't split lanes, I'd spend most of my life stuck on a freeway. Thanks for your concern, but I don't really give a **** what you think. Some of you guys opinion on this seems woefully uninformed. But I'm sure everyone appreciates all the input on how they should ride their bikes. Holier than thou buncha ****s
I can only hope that this was said tongue in cheek and not head in a$$. I split lanes every day and it's even legal here. I commute on my bike, and have for many years. If I didn't split lanes, I'd spend most of my life stuck on a freeway. Thanks for your concern, but I don't really give a **** what you think. Some of you guys opinion on this seems woefully uninformed. But I'm sure everyone appreciates all the input on how they should ride their bikes. Holier than thou buncha ****s
