Lane Splitting... Have you done it? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Pay_The_O · 09-10-2005, 02:29 PM

just wondering if anyones done it, and if you have and people look at you, what are they're reactions?

Gixxerdale · 09-10-2005, 02:47 PM

But of course! It's the only way to survive LA rush hour traffic! It's the norm here. Some cages try to block you. But most make room for you. It's not legal or illegal here, just accepted, until a LEO thinks you are being wreckless. Then any of a dozen citations may apply.

It can be dangerous. But you develope a sixth sense for it with experience.Two friends have been intentionally taken out by cage drivers over the years. Both cagers were prosecuted for a slew of of things! Luckily both riders are now ok and back on two wheels.

Pay_The_O · 09-10-2005, 02:54 PM

cage drivers?

Gixxerdale · 09-10-2005, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pay_The_O

cage drivers?

Four wheeled steel cages, cars, trucks, etc.

Roaddog · 09-10-2005, 03:56 PM

Where i live I''ve never found it neccesary but if i needed to I would.

**Clint** · 09-10-2005, 05:00 PM

I've done it a few times, but only through a few rows of cars. I wish it was legal here, but traffic really isn't that bad.

Hey Pay, I'd add a few more options so we can get a better picture:

3. Yes, but I didn't think it was worth the risk.
4. No, but I wish it was legal here.

Gixxerdale · 09-10-2005, 05:16 PM

I think any congested city should accept it, as it does reduce traffic. No need to make it legal or illegal. Same as California. If you are wreckless or cause an accident, well, you knew before hand the risk involved. If all the bikes in Los Angeles were forced to sit in line like the cars, rush hour would be even worse and last a whole lot longer.

With rising gas costs and more people taking to two wheel commuting, lane sharing would save even more fuel. Every bike is one less car on the road, and gets at least twice the mpg! Less cars on the road, then the remaining cars can get on and off the road sooner during rush hours. But what does one old biker know. That's what politicians are for!

Riigghhhhhttttt!

MagnumForce · 09-10-2005, 06:56 PM

I haven't split lanes yet, but you better bet your bottom dollar I will if there's a good possibility I will get rear ended while stopped.

**Louis** · 09-10-2005, 07:13 PM

Never did it. It's illegal in Canada.

Dwayne Hicks · 09-11-2005, 06:39 AM

Yes, but only once or twice during rush hour traffic, if its hot weather. Waiting for cars to move is hell on a hot day. Don't know if its legal here - I don't think it is, but traffic cops on bikes do it. Maybe a grey area.

md2lgyk · 09-11-2005, 07:27 AM

It's illegal here (and virtually everywhere in the U.S.).

tlwisner · 09-11-2005, 06:25 PM

Nope, no need here and it's not legal either...

Mavman · 09-11-2005, 07:21 PM

Nope, not me...but the way rush hour drivers are 'round here, I'm pretty sure they would get ticked if I did!

St0nkingByte · 09-11-2005, 07:39 PM

Is it lane splitting if cars get over into your lane and you ride the white line so you don't be crushed under them?

I've done that a few times.

Gixxerdale · 09-11-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St0nkingByte

Is it lane splitting if cars get over into your lane and you ride the white line so you don't be crushed under them?

I've done that a few times.

Share the road right!

ZukiChaos · 09-11-2005, 08:54 PM

I havem't & it's illegal in PA...for once I haven't broken a rule.

Pay_The_O · 09-11-2005, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I've done it a few times, but only through a few rows of cars. I wish it was legal here, but traffic really isn't that bad.

Hey Pay, I'd add a few more options so we can get a better picture:

3. Yes, but I didn't think it was worth the risk.
4. No, but I wish it was legal here.

would but i dunno how lol

nhoel · 09-11-2005, 11:14 PM

Yes... I do it everyday since traffic in So. California is always bad. Now, shouldn't the questionaire also ask how many mirrors i've clipped??? just kidding!!!

Pay_The_O · 09-11-2005, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhoel

Yes... I do it everyday since traffic in So. California is always bad. Now, shouldn't the questionaire also ask how many mirrors i've clipped??? just kidding!!!

that made me laugh in real life haha

**inspiron** · 09-12-2005, 04:18 AM

Have I done it? Yes, when traffic comes to a stand-still on the motorway.
Do I do it often? No.
Is it legal here? No. If you are caught, the minimum penalty is a 2 month suspension of your driver's license.
Is it common? Yes, whenever traffic slows down, some squid will start splitting lanes.

View Poll Results: Have you ever Splitlanes?
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No	24	53.33%
Yes, but I don't think it's necessary.	0	0%
No, but I would if it was legal here.	4	8.89%
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09-10-2005, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pay_The_O Wants Better Weather Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX 600 Katana Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 664	Lane Splitting... Have you done it? just wondering if anyones done it, and if you have and people look at you, what are they're reactions?

09-10-2005, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	But of course! It's the only way to survive LA rush hour traffic! It's the norm here. Some cages try to block you. But most make room for you. It's not legal or illegal here, just accepted, until a LEO thinks you are being wreckless. Then any of a dozen citations may apply. It can be dangerous. But you develope a sixth sense for it with experience.Two friends have been intentionally taken out by cage drivers over the years. Both cagers were prosecuted for a slew of of things! Luckily both riders are now ok and back on two wheels. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

09-10-2005, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roaddog Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 82	Where i live I''ve never found it neccesary but if i needed to I would. __________________ Bryan 02 Bandit 1200s

09-10-2005, 05:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I think any congested city should accept it, as it does reduce traffic. No need to make it legal or illegal. Same as California. If you are wreckless or cause an accident, well, you knew before hand the risk involved. If all the bikes in Los Angeles were forced to sit in line like the cars, rush hour would be even worse and last a whole lot longer. With rising gas costs and more people taking to two wheel commuting, lane sharing would save even more fuel. Every bike is one less car on the road, and gets at least twice the mpg! Less cars on the road, then the remaining cars can get on and off the road sooner during rush hours. But what does one old biker know. That's what politicians are for! Riigghhhhhttttt! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

09-10-2005, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pay_The_O Wants Better Weather Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX 600 Katana Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 664	cage drivers?

09-10-2005, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	I haven't split lanes yet, but you better bet your bottom dollar I will if there's a good possibility I will get rear ended while stopped. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

09-10-2005, 07:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Never did it. It's illegal in Canada. __________________ Louis

09-11-2005, 06:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Yes, but only once or twice during rush hour traffic, if its hot weather. Waiting for cars to move is hell on a hot day. Don't know if its legal here - I don't think it is, but traffic cops on bikes do it. Maybe a grey area. __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

09-11-2005, 07:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	It's illegal here (and virtually everywhere in the U.S.). __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

09-11-2005, 06:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Nope, no need here and it's not legal either... __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

09-11-2005, 07:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 893	Is it lane splitting if cars get over into your lane and you ride the white line so you don't be crushed under them? I've done that a few times. __________________

09-11-2005, 08:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	I havem't & it's illegal in PA...for once I haven't broken a rule.

09-11-2005, 11:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
nhoel Wants Better Weather Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 662	Yes... I do it everyday since traffic in So. California is always bad. Now, shouldn't the questionaire also ask how many mirrors i've clipped??? just kidding!!! __________________ Cash Only!!!

09-12-2005, 04:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Have I done it? Yes, when traffic comes to a stand-still on the motorway. Do I do it often? No. Is it legal here? No. If you are caught, the minimum penalty is a 2 month suspension of your driver's license. Is it common? Yes, whenever traffic slows down, some squid will start splitting lanes. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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