Petition to legalize lane splitting in Washington

[EpicBadass]

Well now that we've legalized pot here its time to branch out 

Passing this on so we can get more signatures!  Please sign!

https://www.change.org/petitions/washington-state-legislature-reduce-congestion-by-amending-rcw-46-61-608-amend-rcw-46-61-608-allowing-lane-splitting-by-motorcycles-in-congestion

[Son of Pappy]

Done, also shared the link on facebook.

[rush2112]

After seeing pictures of the lane-splitting accident from an EMT on one of my gun forums, y'all can keep that lane-splitting!!!!
Guys leg 6 inches above the ancle was hanging on by a very small piece of skin!!!!! Mangled mess!!!!!

 

[MrPepsi]

There are safe ways to share lanes and there are dumbsh*ts.
We have more than enough of both in California.
Not trying to say this guy was either.

[Conrad]

Good luck with this!

I have enough of a problem keeping cages out of my lane as it is here in Illinois. They want to share, I don't!

[ZG]

First weed, now lane splitting... 
 
Looks like I need to move 20 miles north. 

[rush2112]

Here's a link to the aftermath of what I mentioned earlier.

**VERY GRAPHIC PICTURE!!!!** YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!

http://www.ak47.net/forums/t_1_5/1434810_PSA_for_Lane_Splitters_NSFW___Graphic.html

[Son of Pappy]

I do wonder what gear if any he was wearing and at what speeds he was travelling?  As I understand the back door measures that have been in the works for some time there will be a limit at what speeds lane sharing will be allowed, think slightly faster than parking lot speeds.  Squidly activity is squidly.  many many times I have sat in the pouring rain for miles at a time, fogged up visor from lack of airflow, move a car length, stop, and repeat.  If someone assumes the risk of lane sharing I say good for them.  Follows along the ride your own ride theory.
Speaking for me?  I wouldn't feel comfortable sharing at any speed above 20.

[Boxer]

I live in California and commute 45 miles each way on the freeway by C10.
Depending on traffic I will split lanes 1-5 miles in each direction every day.
Splitting lanes is like every other form of riding, you give it your full attention.
The CHP has released guidleines for splitting lanes just this last week. http://www.chp.ca.gov/programs/lanesplitguide.html
Lots of chatter in the papers and on the news about it.  Roughly 50% of drivers
in CA weren't aware that it was legal to split lanes.   80% think it's crazy to
ride a motorcycle in the first place.
Whenever I get behind a commuting motor officer I give up trying to stay with
them.  They're nothing short of amazing how well they can handle their bikes
and asses their surroundings.
I am by no means an expert rider and would not presume to present myself as
such but splitting lanes IMHO is no different than riding in the rain, riding twisty
mountain roads etc..  The difference as I see it for the state of Washington is
going to be educating the cagers.  If you have egocentric drivers that can't bare the idea
of a bike getting past them and are unaware of the legality then your going to
have trouble.

[MrPepsi]

Whenever I get behind a commuting motor officer I give up trying to stay with
them.  They're nothing short of amazing how well they can handle their bikes
and asses their surroundings.

What I want to know if they are busy thinking about their own asses or do the assess others' asses.