splitting traffic
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RE: splitting traffic
Will someone explain to me, how this can be legal. Considering each vehicle has control of their lane and one tries to change lanes there are a number of factors involved to determine how it can be done and who has the right of way. In this case, when you've a car in each lane and a bike on the yellow line, how does one determine who has the right of way especially if they're involved in a mishap.
It has been said that this so called splitting traffic is legal. Is it REALLY legal or just tollerated (like j-walking is tolerated)
It has been said that this so called splitting traffic is legal. Is it REALLY legal or just tollerated (like j-walking is tolerated)
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From: Polygamy Plains, Utah
RE: splitting traffic
I split laned from north of L.A. to the south in rush hour traffic.. years ago before they enacted the lid law. must have been about 25 miles or so on my 84 FXRP. I even had the pleasure of passing a few CHiPS and boy scouts... none of them gave me any grief...
Just gotta say... it's one helluva rush!
Just gotta say... it's one helluva rush!
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From: San Leandro,ca
RE: splitting traffic
In this case, when you've a car in each lane and a bike on the yellow line, how does one determine who has the right of way especially if they're involved in a mishap.
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From: San Leandro,ca
RE: splitting traffic
I have seen a few bikers get hit lane splitting, to me it isn't worth it.
I just get in line like the rest of the cars, seems to be much safer.
I just get in line like the rest of the cars, seems to be much safer.
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From: Southern California
RE: splitting traffic
I agree. For those that have never heard of it, or wouldn't do it, etc it is very common in CA. In fact, I feel more vulnerable setting behind a stopped car than running between them. Got to keep your head on a swivel and give it 100% attention. You have to be very aware of what the other cars are doing. Regarding cars making lane changes into you, the best way to avoid that is watch for the gaps that may (or may not) allow a car to merge into and make sure at that point, you are next to another car. Most cars won't change lanes into the car next to them. When the gap is closed, proceed. Loud pipes help. High beam in the daytime helps. I go nuts sitting in traffic and for me, splitting lanes to the front at a traffic light or splitting lanes on our 4 lane parking lots is the benefit of having a motorcycle in Los Angeles. I can get across town in 15 minutes on a motorcycle and it might take 30+ minutes in a car plus the aggrivation. For those that don't feel comfortable with the idea, the answer is simple. Don't do it. We are all individuals, right?
Take care,
Dave
Take care,
Dave
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
RE: splitting traffic
As far as I know, it is not legal here in AZ. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it anyway. I say stuff like that as an escape from a moron behind me not stopping.
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From: San Leandro,ca
RE: splitting traffic
lanesplitting isn't for everyone I've had times when I had to do it from south san francisco all the way home in san leandro 28 miles when I get home my hands hurt so bad I can hardly pull in the clutch but its still preferable to an suv enema
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From: SanDiego Ca
RE: splitting traffic
Let me splan something!...Its only done when traffic is Stopped! or very slow bumper to bumper...like 35 mph or slower maybe 40 mph and all size Bikes do it!
I just have no idea Why in the Hell they don't let Bikers ride in the emergency lane when traffic is Stopped or at like 15 mph so they can keep moving and stay out of harms way!
I understand that there should be a speed limit doing this! on the emergency lane thing like 25 mph max...would be a good thing!
It only makes sense to someone that has it!
Ride Safe!
I just have no idea Why in the Hell they don't let Bikers ride in the emergency lane when traffic is Stopped or at like 15 mph so they can keep moving and stay out of harms way!
I understand that there should be a speed limit doing this! on the emergency lane thing like 25 mph max...would be a good thing!
It only makes sense to someone that has it!
Ride Safe!