Lane Splitting Fatal for One Motorcyclist

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#21

03-29-2007 | 07:10 AM

ChiefGator

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RE: Lane Splitting Fatal for One Motorcyclist

I used to split when I was in Cali... it was legal there. I do not remember the full way the law was written to allow it, but the intent is to allow AIR COOLED bikes to keep moving in a traffic jam to keep them from overheating. If I remember correctly, there was a max speed that a "splitter" could go. Any Cali LEO's here that can shed some light on the legality of splitting?

I am in Florida (Ok, supposed to be in FL...) and I am sure that it would be a beneficial lawfor Air Cooled bikes there.

I feel for the man's family.

#22

03-29-2007 | 12:05 PM

HTRAUD

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RE: Lane Splitting Fatal for One Motorcyclist

There is nothing wrong with splitting lanes.To say that it is stupid is an uncalled for statement. Many people would say that riding motorcycles is stupid, but we do it.Accidents happen, it is a part of operating mechanical vehicles - motorcycles, cars, buses, trains, airplanes etc.

#23

03-29-2007 | 01:03 PM

jbt

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RE: Lane Splitting Fatal for One Motorcyclist

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ORIGINAL: ChiefGator

I used to split when I was in Cali... it was legal there. I do not remember the full way the law was written to allow it, but the intent is to allow AIR COOLED bikes to keep moving in a traffic jam to keep them from overheating. If I remember correctly, there was a max speed that a "splitter" could go. Any Cali LEO's here that can shed some light on the legality of splitting?

I am in Florida (Ok, supposed to be in FL...) and I am sure that it would be a beneficial lawfor Air Cooled bikes there.

I feel for the man's family.

Although I'm not a LEO, there is no law regardinglane sharing (splitting). That's why it's legal. A cop can write tickets for any number of things related to it, but not for lane sharing itself. Common sense (remember that?) says to only do it when traffic is stopped, or very close to it, and then by moving at no more than 10-15 mph faster. I do it regularly, and save (relatively) huge amounts of time and stress.

#24

03-29-2007 | 01:33 PM

Manish_Hawg

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RE: Lane Splitting Fatal for One Motorcyclist

Lane splitting in illegal here in Texas, but I read Blue Rose story a while back on her 1st attempt at lane splitting. I was in San Diego Monday and Tuesday and this was my 1st time ever seeing someone lane splitting......All I can say is No Thanks!!!! Ride to Live and Live to Ride.

#25

03-29-2007 | 02:42 PM

Mr Breeze

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RE: Lane Splitting Fatal for One Motorcyclist

I personaly am not gonna sit in traffic that is either stopped or movin very slowly.....I do it with the wife on the back...and when traffic gets up speed or enough speed to get air moving through the motor I take my place in line.....The thing I have to watch closly is rackin my knuckles on truck mirrors...I have chubby apes that are about the same hieght as truck mirrors...