Poll: Splitting lanes in California

IronChefCJP · 03-02-2007, 05:02 PM

News article from a local station stating that lane splitting in california is legal. I already knew this, but thought I could pass this on to those who are not aware of this law.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...d=20114 56467

According to the news reporter, it is legal for a motocyclist to go 10-15 mph faster than the current traffic conditions (provided it is safe). What does that say about cars going 70 mph, and you still see motorcycles split lanes at 75+mph betwen you and the car next to you? Ive seen motocycle cops (without sirens) go about 40mph on about a 20mph highway traffic flow.

Poll (for those who ride motocycles): Who lane splits? and how fast do you lane split?
1. I dont lane split. It is unsafe and/or illegal in my state.
2. Only when traffic is at a standstill
3. Up to 25mph
4. Up to 50mph
5. above 50mph
6. lane splitting is not an issue for me. regardless of speed, i ride like the blue angels fly (1" separation from wingtip to wingtip)

For RSX-Ninpo. (Now stop bugging me! Lol jk.)

RSX-Ninpo · 03-02-2007, 06:28 PM

naw, i still have to bug you. now you have to lock the other thread, since there are 2 threads of the same topic.

H0LL0P01NT · 03-02-2007, 06:40 PM

I do it and have at all speeds, try not to do it over 50 anymore thats just stupid.

But my buddy got reckless driving in NH for moving between two cars at a redlight to the front of the line.

**RR_uel** · 03-02-2007, 07:56 PM

i split traffic. i did it today on 101 going to bally's and back.

TegginIt · 03-02-2007, 08:08 PM

is this legal in all states or just cali? seems dangerous to me

repost**??

DesertSilverRSX-S · 03-02-2007, 09:18 PM

Its just legal in California.

In slower traffic, its actually safer to lane split as you dont have to worry about people rear ending you. There are less motorcycle accidents due to being rear ended in California than any other state.

Rsx_fan2003 · 03-03-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertSilverRSX-S

Its just legal in California.

In slower traffic, its actually safer to lane split as you dont have to worry about people rear ending you. There are less motorcycle accidents due to being rear ended in California than any other state.

yeah thats the main reason i do it... i get scared when im the first in line and the lady behind me is talking on the cellphone with on hand...and twirling her hair with the other...and using her feet to steer

TonyTypeS · 03-04-2007, 02:46 PM

usually im just scared of people not seeing me and cutting me off when im doin about 80 to 100 bobbing and weaving through traffic like the ghostrider. check this clip out http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...f95ee9f4cd.htm

DJHonda84 · 03-05-2007, 05:01 PM

I do it, but very rarely. So rare that I answered "1"

It's illegal around here according to AMA's website

Another good state law reff: http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

dontevencare · 03-05-2007, 10:10 PM

I don't lane split at all. But sometimes I wish I could. Damn laws. :[

MrRSX · 03-07-2007, 04:50 PM

When i first lane splitted it was scary at first. I had to miss a couple of mirrors that almost hit my windshield. I got on to a freeway like the was made for the model t ford with the smallest damn lanes. So when your splitting you drift off slightly your gonna get a mirror into your shoulder. I have felt the plastic off a mirror rub my jacket its been that close. But in Los angeles you could get from point a to b in half and hour when it takes a car twice to three times that. Which i enjoy very much, but The only thing is there are a bunch of asshole drivers who see a bike and block you in too. Or like playing around and jerk the wheel toward ya.. Especially when the dude been sitting in traffic for a hour at a stop and your just buzzing by.. So i for me i try to keeps my odds of survival high if i really running late i will take the bike but if not i just save it for the weekends and drive the rsx..

D_Rock · 03-08-2007, 11:57 AM

I do it all the time my speed depends on the traffic but I have no problem doing it 50+

mastahvic · 03-08-2007, 02:09 PM

lane splitting is the #1 cause of morning motorcycle accidents in Cali, some people just dont see you coming and change lanes when you're zooming by..just try to ride in the lines next to the carpool lane, its safer

jserman · 03-20-2007, 06:21 AM

lane spiltting FTW in Cali... it was so awesome doing it when I was down there for Laguna races...

View Poll Results: Who Lane Splits and How Fasts?
I dont lane split. It is unsafe and/or illegal in my state.	4	16.67%
Only when traffic is at a standstill	8	33.33%
Up to 25mph	2	8.33%
Up to 50mph	2	8.33%
above 50mph	2	8.33%
regardless of speed, i ride like the blue angels fly (1" separation from wingtip to wingtip)	6	25.00%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

03-04-2007, 02:46 PM	#8
TonyTypeS adrenaline junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	usually im just scared of people not seeing me and cutting me off when im doin about 80 to 100 bobbing and weaving through traffic like the ghostrider. check this clip out http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...f95ee9f4cd.htm __________________ 06

03-05-2007, 05:01 PM	#9
DJHonda84 fix-a-flat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North Jersey, USA Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (0)	I do it, but very rarely. So rare that I answered "1" It's illegal around here according to AMA's website Another good state law reff: http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp __________________ 2005 Acura RSX-S 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD Motorcycle crew#10 Mac mini (early 2009), 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo, 4 GB memory Dell Inspiron 1150 (2004) Acer AspireOne

03-05-2007, 10:10 PM	#10
dontevencare '89 'til INFINITY Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,519 iTrader: (1)	I don't lane split at all. But sometimes I wish I could. Damn laws. :[ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] www.hoang-nguyen.com Wings don't make you fly, a crown don't make you king.

03-07-2007, 04:50 PM	#11
MrRSX I got Shit-Luck! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Socal 310 Posts: 1,590 iTrader: (8)	When i first lane splitted it was scary at first. I had to miss a couple of mirrors that almost hit my windshield. I got on to a freeway like the was made for the model t ford with the smallest damn lanes. So when your splitting you drift off slightly your gonna get a mirror into your shoulder. I have felt the plastic off a mirror rub my jacket its been that close. But in Los angeles you could get from point a to b in half and hour when it takes a car twice to three times that. Which i enjoy very much, but The only thing is there are a bunch of asshole drivers who see a bike and block you in too. Or like playing around and jerk the wheel toward ya.. Especially when the dude been sitting in traffic for a hour at a stop and your just buzzing by.. So i for me i try to keeps my odds of survival high if i really running late i will take the bike but if not i just save it for the weekends and drive the rsx.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Valentine 1 Software:1.8-PoP2 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 600 2008 Super GSR46R GoPed 46cc *"Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened.""*

03-02-2007, 05:02 PM	#1
IronChefCJP Halolcat Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Da Elefant! Posts: 10,883 iTrader: (3)	Poll: Splitting lanes in California News article from a local station stating that lane splitting in california is legal. I already knew this, but thought I could pass this on to those who are not aware of this law. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...d=20114 56467 According to the news reporter, it is legal for a motocyclist to go 10-15 mph faster than the current traffic conditions (provided it is safe). What does that say about cars going 70 mph, and you still see motorcycles split lanes at 75+mph betwen you and the car next to you? Ive seen motocycle cops (without sirens) go about 40mph on about a 20mph highway traffic flow. Poll (for those who ride motocycles): Who lane splits? and how fast do you lane split? 1. I dont lane split. It is unsafe and/or illegal in my state. 2. Only when traffic is at a standstill 3. Up to 25mph 4. Up to 50mph 5. above 50mph 6. lane splitting is not an issue for me. regardless of speed, i ride like the blue angels fly (1" separation from wingtip to wingtip) For RSX-Ninpo. (Now stop bugging me! Lol jk.)

03-02-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
RSX-Ninpo Master Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,324 iTrader: (4)	naw, i still have to bug you. now you have to lock the other thread, since there are 2 threads of the same topic.

03-02-2007, 08:08 PM	#5
TegginIt One Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,490 iTrader: (1)	is this legal in all states or just cali? seems dangerous to me repost**??

03-02-2007, 09:18 PM	#6
DesertSilverRSX-S . Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So Cal - Los Angeles Posts: 8,048 iTrader: (1)	Its just legal in California. In slower traffic, its actually safer to lane split as you dont have to worry about people rear ending you. There are less motorcycle accidents due to being rear ended in California than any other state.

03-08-2007, 11:57 AM	#12
D_Rock Nor-Cal.black.guy Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the HoneyComb Hideout Posts: 6,384 iTrader: (0)	I do it all the time my speed depends on the traffic but I have no problem doing it 50+ __________________ 2005 Kawasaki ZX6-R

03-08-2007, 02:09 PM	#13
mastahvic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S. Cali Posts: 458 iTrader: (14)	lane splitting is the #1 cause of morning motorcycle accidents in Cali, some people just dont see you coming and change lanes when you're zooming by..just try to ride in the lines next to the carpool lane, its safer __________________ 06' NBP RSX-S - SOLD 96' Black Civic HB - SOLD 05' Yellow/Black GSX-R 750 - SOLD 08' Honda Ruckus 09' Yamaha Zuma 125 84' Honda Gyro NN50MD

03-20-2007, 06:21 AM	#14
jserman Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: boise,ID Posts: 622 iTrader: (13)	lane spiltting FTW in Cali... it was so awesome doing it when I was down there for Laguna races...