Lane splitting - Page 2

pickle.of.doom · 03-25-2008, 02:15 PM

I used to do it when I visited my bro in NYC. Its legal there as well. BUt most people are always at a complete stop, and you are doing maybe 10-15 mph, so its not as dangerous as on the freeway.

Phenix_Rider · 03-25-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

I used to do it when I visited my bro in NYC. Its legal there as well. BUt most people are always at a complete stop, and you are doing maybe 10-15 mph, so its not as dangerous as on the freeway.

That's the only time I'd do it.

m0n1 · 03-25-2008, 04:06 PM

he looked to be heading north on the 105 freeway those tall buildings on th left is the los angeles skyline. most parts of the 105 have pretty decent speeds, but gets really congested the closer you get to los angeles. most people on the freeway i ride do make room for motorcycles, but of course you have those assholes who move closer to you. the only time i split is on a section of the freeway where the carpool and regular lane of traffic is seperated by two double yellows with a 1.5 ft space it between and i only split when traffic is moving 10-15mph. traffice sucks in socal.

Mrs. Colleen · 03-25-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

It's my understanding that it's legal in Cali, but I read somewhere the law states 10-20 mph faster than the traffic is moving. This guy was going well above that. I can certainly understand splitting lanes and I've done it a time or two, but never at those speeds. However, it is illegal here in Indiana.

I think (could be wrong) that you can only legally go 5-10 mph faster than traffic when lane splitting.

I am still too new to lane split so I don't know all the rules about it.

Just found this on the CHP FAQ site...

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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.

Trip · 03-27-2008, 07:30 PM

That guy is a pussy compared to these fuckers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrEQaG5jPM

Captain Morgan · 03-27-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

That guy is a pussy compared to these fuckers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrEQaG5jPM

Wow, they really need to discover the invention of the traffic light.

Smittie61984 · 03-27-2008, 09:05 PM

I want one of those yellow Taxi looking things so bad. I'd throw in a Busa motor and pimp it out. Also if you rolled through there on a stretched out Busa you'd be the king daddy of that joint.

One thing that is interesting and why it seems to work so well is just about half of the traffic consist of Scooters/Mopeds/Motorcycles. And odds are the people in the cars probably have a scoot too and pay attention to other scoots too.

Trip · 03-27-2008, 09:16 PM

I don't know if I would call that working well, more like surviving.

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pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	I used to do it when I visited my bro in NYC. Its legal there as well. BUt most people are always at a complete stop, and you are doing maybe 10-15 mph, so its not as dangerous as on the freeway. __________________ WOS Forums

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m0n1 Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach CA Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 89	he looked to be heading north on the 105 freeway those tall buildings on th left is the los angeles skyline. most parts of the 105 have pretty decent speeds, but gets really congested the closer you get to los angeles. most people on the freeway i ride do make room for motorcycles, but of course you have those assholes who move closer to you. the only time i split is on a section of the freeway where the carpool and regular lane of traffic is seperated by two double yellows with a 1.5 ft space it between and i only split when traffic is moving 10-15mph. traffice sucks in socal. __________________ "The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." –Douglas MacArthur “Our job as citizens also includes backing our president when he makes a decision, whether we like that decision or not,"- Damion Maynard

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Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I want one of those yellow Taxi looking things so bad. I'd throw in a Busa motor and pimp it out. Also if you rolled through there on a stretched out Busa you'd be the king daddy of that joint. One thing that is interesting and why it seems to work so well is just about half of the traffic consist of Scooters/Mopeds/Motorcycles. And odds are the people in the cars probably have a scoot too and pay attention to other scoots too. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.