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Philly Rider · 06-06-2006, 02:56 PM

Illegeal in Pennsylvania, as is lane splitting

**inspiron** · 06-06-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RockerGuy

Are u serious?? I saw a cruiser did it while I was baking there. I was sooooo tempted to do it. Maybe I am just a coward, or maybe I am just too smart to do that. I just wanted to see how many ppl would do it, lol

The traffic laws here (in Switzerland) are very strict. You drive on the right, and pass on the left. Passing on the right is a serious violation, and will result in a license suspension and heavy fine. Lane splitting is also illegal, although some bikers here do choose to "risk it".

D_Klein · 06-06-2006, 05:28 PM

A police officer in the Phoenix area was nice enough to verbally inform me of the legal consequences of lane splitting in this state.

It's dangerous anywhere, but far less tolerated in any state other than California (where it's legal). The last thing you want is a flashlight to the face or an open door.

Waltamighty · 06-06-2006, 06:17 PM

I actually saw a cop chase a guy down and stop him for that very thing on I45 in Shenandoa (between Houston and Conroe) a copella months ago. I understand the temptation when you suddenly find yourself in a parkinglot instead of an interstate.

Hardware · 06-07-2006, 09:06 AM

I'll try this again...(stupid internet...)

I got stuck on my Bandit once on one of the bridges in Montreal and there was no forward motion for over 45 minutes. When the engine got so hot that it started to smoke, I made a judgement call and pulled out onto the paved, wide and vacant shoulder. I kept it in second and rode slowly until I got clear of the gridlock.

Lanesplitting is the norm here and in most situations is legal - where it isn't it is still "tolerated" - the police generally ignore it as long as it's done safely.

If drivers were somewhat rational and aware (they are pretty good here) it would be much safer. While I do it here I'd never do it in North America, except in unique situations like I mentioned above.

dragbar · 06-07-2006, 10:21 AM

I tried riding on someones shoulders once, but the wind was something terrible. Plus curves scared me.

06-06-2006, 05:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Join Date: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	A police officer in the Phoenix area was nice enough to verbally inform me of the legal consequences of lane splitting in this state. It's dangerous anywhere, but far less tolerated in any state other than California (where it's legal). The last thing you want is a flashlight to the face or an open door. __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." ~Hunter S. Thompson

06-07-2006, 09:06 AM	#25 (permalink)
Hardware Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Sep 2004 Bike: 2004 Hayabusa Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 843	I'll try this again...(stupid internet...) I got stuck on my Bandit once on one of the bridges in Montreal and there was no forward motion for over 45 minutes. When the engine got so hot that it started to smoke, I made a judgement call and pulled out onto the paved, wide and vacant shoulder. I kept it in second and rode slowly until I got clear of the gridlock. Lanesplitting is the norm here and in most situations is legal - where it isn't it is still "tolerated" - the police generally ignore it as long as it's done safely. If drivers were somewhat rational and aware (they are pretty good here) it would be much safer. While I do it here I'd never do it in North America, except in unique situations like I mentioned above. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons...for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

06-07-2006, 10:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Join Date: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	I tried riding on someones shoulders once, but the wind was something terrible. Plus curves scared me. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

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06-06-2006, 02:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
Philly Rider Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163	Illegeal in Pennsylvania, as is lane splitting

06-06-2006, 06:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
Waltamighty In Training Join Date: May 2006 Bike: 05 Blue M50 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 130	I actually saw a cop chase a guy down and stop him for that very thing on I45 in Shenandoa (between Houston and Conroe) a copella months ago. I understand the temptation when you suddenly find yourself in a parkinglot instead of an interstate.

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