LANE SPLITTING
is allowed when two or more lanes of traffic are traveling in the same direction and traffic IS MOVING. It allows a motorcycle to pass another vehicle in the same traffic lane and direction of travel only under these conditions:
At no more than 25 mph. And no more than 15 mph over the speed of traffic in the relevant traffic lanes.
LANE SPLITTING
is allowed when two or more lanes of traffic are traveling in the same direction and traffic is NOT MOVING. It allows a motorcycle to move through traffic that is stopped, such as at a traffic light or traffic jam, only under this condition:
No more than 15 mph over the speed of traffic in the relevant traffic lanes.
LANE SPLITTING AND FILTERING CANNOT BE PERFORMED IN:
- A Roundabout (approach, drive-through or exit).
- A School Zone.
- A Work Zone where only a single travel lane is available.
- An On-ramp to a freeway or expressway with or without an active control device where moving or stationary vehicles are queued in one or more traffic lanes.
MOTORCYCLISTS
It is your responsibility to determine if these maneuvers can safely be performed in every situation. DO NOT perform them if you cannot do so safely and within the legal speed restrictions.
MOTORISTS
Be aware of motorcycles sharing your lane in slow- moving traffic and when stopped at intersections. DO NOT impede their legal right to do so.