per California public radio over 53% of Californians are unaware that lane splitting is LEGAL in califonia. [ I believe what you talk about with the grey area is the same thing proffered on wiki. it isn't true] as in any state if there is no law against doing it, its perfectly legal. the fact that you go on to talk about getting tickets for other things instead confirms this. the chp in fact posts guidelines for lane splitting on their website. personally it the law cant come here to florida too soon, way too many people think the left lanes are thier personal domains, to go 20 30 mph and more under the speed limit in the left lane. and that's another law we are trying to get on the books down here, the law making the left lane for passing only. from what weve seen, this law has a better chance of being passed presently than lane splitting so most cyclists are focusing on that right now.
________________________________ From: mbs <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 12:24 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: About Lane Splitting This normal riding behavior here in the Bay Area. I do it everyday and would feel uncomfortable not lane splitting in traffic, stopped or slow moving. In fact, most car drivers around here would be a little puzzled if you didn't do it. Many (not all), drivers will make extra room if they notice you coming (even though it almost never necessary). I suppose its all about what other drivers are used to or accept in your area. By the way, from what i understand, lane splitting is not legal in California, its just not illegal. There's nothing on the books that mention lane splitting and a cop can get you for reckless riding if he/she feels what you are doing is unsafe. That being said, cops have never bothered me doing it but I've heard stories. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
