i've been known to reach over and fold um in.
Keep in mind that Boomer lives in the UK where it is legal and normal to lane split and filter... IMHO it is completely different when the cagers expect the bikes to lane split and everyone, cagers and riders alike, are brought up with it from day one of driving/riding.
Obviously you know we can lane share here in California.
I've wanted to ask this question ever since I last visited California and encountered this lane sharing. What are the rules/laws regarding this? I was rather surprised the first time I was passed (in my lane) while doing 85 mph heading west on I-40 in LA.
I've wanted to ask this question ever since I last visited California and encountered this lane sharing. What are the rules/laws regarding this? I was rather surprised the first time I was passed (in my lane) while doing 85 mph heading west on I-40 in LA.
Pretty good info here... BUT it is not 'legal' to lane share in CA, it's just not "illegal" as it is in most states
http://www.laneshare.org/ca.htm
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.
I'm not sure I agree. While there is not a CV on the books that outlines lane sharing, this is from the CA CHP .gov site.
http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html
Come pay us a visit in Sunny Florida ! You will see some shite you won't believe !Was in Tallahassee on several business trips in 97,98 and 99. Drove to Orlando, Jacksonville, St Augustine and Daytona as well as plenty of local driving. Central to North Florida drivers are not that bad. Slow, inattentive and rarely in full control of their cars but easy enough to outrun/avoid if yer awake and alert.
Alas , much has changed in the last 10 years . Central Florida is no longer the slow paced ,peaceful place to ride that it once was. Everyone seems angry ,and looking out for #1 ,at the expense of other drivers ,and especially riders ! Traffic congestion has increased tremendously in my area -- Lakeland is now either West Orlando or East Tampa -not sure which.You got that right! My wife and I were almost swiped off our Connie by a car who tried to lane share with us in Orlando! Even worse...we were in the right lane trying to stay away from these idiots who were racing each other in Sunday afternoon traffic. (wanted to use this smiley for once)
But the number of fools on the road seems to have quadrupled . My 17 year old son just started riding , and I tell him over and over again to assume cage drivers are out to kill him,and act accordingly !
As for South Florida, that can now be referred to as Havana North , with all the fiery tempers , congestion ,and insane driving as any other latin american city . Melting pot , my foot !
Arseholes !
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Talk to any CHP motor cop (I know several.) They expect motorcycles to lane share, and wonder why they don't when they see it. I have absolutely no qualms lane sharing behind a motor cop, or next to a CHP cruiser. If a motor cop is behind me, I'll normally get out of the way as a courtesy, and they usually wave in appreciation when I move over.
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I couldn't imagine riding a MC and not lane sharing; I consider it a perk. Since I ride more than I drive my car, I find I have to resist the urge to lane share when in my car.