Splitting Lanes: Should it be Legal Everywhere?
#263
09-13-2014 | 06:18 PM
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Cincinnati
Yes. Make it legal.
I don't like sitting in line and possibly getting rear ended by a texting cager, or being tailgated on the highway because everyone in front of me is going slow. Jealous? Buy a motorcycle.
I don't like sitting in line and possibly getting rear ended by a texting cager, or being tailgated on the highway because everyone in front of me is going slow. Jealous? Buy a motorcycle.
#264
09-14-2014 | 08:29 AM
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: SoFla
I am for lane splitting I spent years stationed in Germany and was always amazed by the large number of motorcycles in Europe. Strict enforcement of vehicle condition and drver's licensing standards would save money ie lowering insurance rates and keeping the pos vehicles off the road JMO .
#265
09-14-2014 | 10:35 AM
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From: Kentucky
You said that if you hadn't checked your mirror, you would have killed a motorcyclist.
If you start changing lanes without checking your mirrors then you should be at fault in an accident. Doesn't matter whether it is a car or a truck. That is why the driver of the car is usually at fault when hitting a motorcycle that is lane splitting in CA.
#266
09-14-2014 | 12:06 PM
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From: Post Falls, ID
They believe that in California, but I've never seen it happen.
I can't even understand why someone would believe that people would intentionally damage their car doors. How fun would it be tomdrive home with a door that wouldn't shut and a torn up door panel. Makes no sense. Perhaps there are people in California stupid enough to do that, but I can't imagine people in Texas are that stupid. Maybe I'm wrong.
I can't even understand why someone would believe that people would intentionally damage their car doors. How fun would it be tomdrive home with a door that wouldn't shut and a torn up door panel. Makes no sense. Perhaps there are people in California stupid enough to do that, but I can't imagine people in Texas are that stupid. Maybe I'm wrong.
#267
09-14-2014 | 06:24 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: South Jersey
Personally I think don't think it should be illegal anywhere. I don't know that I buy into the thought that it's safer, but I think it should be up to the rider. Then again I don't believe in helmet laws and surely don't buy into the crap that loud pipes save lives.
If we could do it here in Jersey I'm sure I would be splitting lanes.
If we could do it here in Jersey I'm sure I would be splitting lanes.
#269
09-15-2014 | 08:01 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: NE Ohio
In a word: No.
I own my spot in my lane from edge-to-edge whether I'm in my car or on my bike & you have no right to any part of it.
When riding my bike, I have no intention on sharing my spot in the lane with a cage, & the same goes when I'm in my cage.
I own my spot in my lane from edge-to-edge whether I'm in my car or on my bike & you have no right to any part of it.
When riding my bike, I have no intention on sharing my spot in the lane with a cage, & the same goes when I'm in my cage.
#270
09-15-2014 | 08:36 AM
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: CO
Wow. Control freak?