I've been riding for many years and don't feel comfortable without a helmet. One time down was enough of a lesson for me. I live in So Cal, and no, it's not illegal to split lanes here. Watch the roads, they're gettin pretty bad. I wouldn't worry too much about the helmet law, but don't go without one. I'd say in most cases if you get stopped, you probably deserve it. Don't draw attention to yourself. I've lived here my entire life and have never been pulled over for something I wasn't guilty of. As far as cops being a__holes, I just gotta say, ya, there's a bad one in every bunch, but doesn't that apply to us all?

 

I have never lived in Cali, but I have friends and family scattered from Banning to L.A. down to S.D. I visit more than I really want to because when I say family, I really mean in-laws....

Anyway, leos have always treated me very well there. They know right away that I am not one of them and am trying to do the right thing, it's just that if your not from there, figuring out what is right, what is legal and what is normal can be a little confusing...............

Just behave yourself and you'll be fine, just like most of the rest of this great country. When you screw up, like we all do once in awhile, own up to it and pay your fine. Don't blame it on an a--hole cop who wrote you a ticket for breaking the law.

Dennis

 

man hole paragraph and seems biggest thing picked up on was the a___hole cops comment didnt mean anyhting specail just not big fan of cops no matter what state it is.met few decent ones to go along with few hundered others.

 

I like cops. Never had a problem with one . . . well except for when it was (MY) problem.
Who knows, one may save my life one day.

Now if you want a rant . . . get me started on the "Geek Squad"

 

Stro you gotta get with times my leo brother its latte's and scones now not coffee and donuts haha. (I like donuts too but refuse to buy them in case someone recognizes me in the donut shop!)

 

Lane splitting IS illegal in California. Lane sharing is not. If a cop ever pulls you over and says anything about splitting lanes tellhim NO I was sharing a lane. 2 bikes can ride side by side because they are sharing a lane.

 

I would likely be an on again off again helmet wearer if it wasn't law....

Rush hour traffic is the most dangerous place I ride so I am always in full gear. Oh and National parks...they can be deadly (stupid RV renters don't stayin thier lane!). But some recreational riding I would likely skip it. I do the same with my jackets..most days yes...some no.

I figure if I have to wear one I might as well get the full benefit of it though.

Hate nanny laws. Amazing how many people managed to live through childhood by having common sense...now you don't need common sense because the government is dictating it.

 

Thanks, but I'll take the CHP's advice over yours on this one!
From the CHP website:

"Can motorcycle riders "split" lanes and ride between other vehicles?
Lane splitting by motorcycles is permissible but must be done in a safe and prudent manner."

 

Personally the way I look at if you don't act like a A-Hole you won't have any problems. Don't like wearing DOT helmets stay home, also around the Beach areas they also enforce noise abatement laws too. There is a lot of great riders and cops in this state.

Not affiated with law enforcement JMHO.

 

yea i guess the founder fathers should have just paid the taxes england enacted on us.Seems funny don t it a free country where your free to pursue happiness(as long as not harming others) and wearing hemet makes me very unhappy.seems we are to stupid to know rather to wear our helmet while going to work to make money to pay the ones who know whats best for us.