Lane Splitting Guidelines In California

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Legal But Not Safe

In most states, you will find that lane splitting – the action of passing between vehicles on a bike or motorcycle – is illegal. Typically for good reason as lane splitting can be extremely unsafe for all drivers that are sharing the road. Maneuvering your bike or motorcycle between two cars (that may or may not be moving at any given time) and providing riders with only just inches of space to fit in between is a hazardous task. It is possible that some cars may not be able to see you coming in their mirrors and one incorrect move from any driver on the road can easily cause a catastrophic and life threatening accident to occur.In California, however, lane splitting is not against the law. In fact, many riders take advantage of the convenience of lane splitting, whether it is safe or unsafe, simply because in California we are known for our extremely congested roads and twenty-something mile long traffic jams during rush hour traffic. We certainly do not know anyone who would prefer to sit in that familiar rush hour traffic, which is why lane splitting amongst motorcyclists has become the preferred method on the road during these circumstances. Whether you are a patron at lane splitting or just passed your motorcycle licensing test, distracted drivers still exist on the road and the act of lane splitting on your motorcycle can create even more hazardous situations. These simple guidelines previously provided by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) can help motorcyclist preform the action of lane splitting in the safest way possible (please note- these are guidelines suggested by the CHP and are not actual California State laws):As a biker in California, you do have the right to split lanes if you are comfortable doing so. Ultimately, if you are an experienced rider you need to make the safest choice for yourself and other people on the road. At One Law Group, our attorneys work hard to fight for motorcyclists and bicyclists who have been injured in an accident. If you’ve been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another party, call your Beverly Hills attorneys today at (844) 626-1529 so we can get you the compensation you deserve.

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