illegal? Here in Greece if you dont split lanes people will think that you dont even know how to ride.

100% completely illegal in Canada :'c it terrifies me to sit in traffic like a normal car, the thought of getting rear ended on a bike is awful, and we're even less visible so we're MORE likely to get hit! I usually do. For the sake of my own safety and the safety of those around me, I lane filter. Fuck the law, my life is my priority.

Lane splitting is only dangerous when you have idiots blasting as fast as they can through stopped or slow traffic.

I've been filtering for 30 yrs - never had a close call and never scraped a car. Keep your eyes open, keep the speed down, thank drivers that move over for you and its all perfectly safe. It reduces congestion and is better for the environment...but I don't really give a sh*t about any of that...I just want to get home quicker.

Why the 49 states hate lane splitting: Because if I have to wait, it's not fair for you to cut in line. (the whole world revolves around me) 'MURICA!

In my opinion, the safest aspect of lane splitting is removing yourself from the end of a line of traffic. Moving up to the front of the traffic queue at a light puts tons of steel and plastic between you and that idiot on his phone that's not paying attention and would have sandwiched your dead body and mangled bike between his and the bumper of the car in front of him. Forget about all the other benefits of reducing commute times, saving fuel and everything else positive about lane splitting. It just plain saves lives. People really need to start contacting their legislators in their states to push for lane splitting legality for that reason alone. I have.

I've been riding for 35+ years, in Los Angeles. I have over 300,000 miles on two wheels, and I can say, without pause, that lane-splitting, done safely is much safer than not. The only reason lane-spitting gets a bad rap is because done carelessly (too fast), it's extremely dangerous and you're likely to get hit. The magic is when and how to lane split. When cars are all backed up at an intersection waiting for a green, it's a perfect time to split lanes and get in front. I never do it more than about 10mph in this situation, so basically bicycle speed. During freeway congestion, splitting is a bit more of a skill, but not hard to master if you follow some basic rules, but I also feel it's much safer than not since most freeway accidents in traffic are getting rear-ended. Fatalities from rear end collisions into motorcycles are 30% lower in California than in Florida or Texas, states with similar riding seasons and populations but which do not lane split. Getting rear-ended is highly unlikely when you're between lanes. Just never go more than 15mph faster than traffic and no more than 35-40mph total and it's safe. I always watch drivers and am extra careful if they have any motivation to change lanes. When cars are completely bunched up on either lane, there is less chance of incident since they have no lane to change into and no motivation to move sideways. When there is a gap on one side, that is where you watch the driver's intentions. The guys that go down between lanes are simply going way too fast and are asking for it, and they give good riders a bad name, and a good thing (lane-splitting) a bad rap. It's legal here in California which is the motorcycle capital of the US (most registered bikes) and it's really a shame it's not legal in more places, like it is in other countries. I got rear-ended in my car by a drunk. If I were on my bike that day, I would have been hospitalized. 35 years and 300,000 miles of riding and lane-splitting safely. No problems, never rear-ended. Knocking on wood, other than riding motocross as a kid, I've never beed down. Knocking on wood some more.

I think lane splitting is safe _if_ you ride somewhere that it is common and expected by the car drivers. Where I live (British Columbia) if you lane split, drivers will get irate because they perceive you to be somehow 'cheating' and cutting to the front of the line. Yes, if you put some thought into it, that makes no sense, but good sense is not very common these days.

They hate it because they get pissed when they are stuck in traffic and someone gets to go by them. Should have made a wiser vehicle decision.

Here in Japan lane splitting, or filtering as we British call it, is entirely normal. It is also entirely normal all over The United Kingdom, and, I believe in most of or much of Europe (mainland). No one has a problem with it, quite simply, because it isn't a problem. I do it every single times I ride if there is something ahead of me that I can SAFELY pass. If I don't see the light change to red, and therefor cannot predict when it will go green and cars will start to move, then I don't filter through the traffic. Conversely, I rarely wait behind a car if I have seen the light go to red, as I know I have a minute or so to cover the 10 or 20 cars between me and the light. Why do car drivers who have no experience of riding (seeing all of what is going on around them) whinge about it? 1. Wear a high visibility jacket or vest without fail. 2. Put high visibility stickers on your top-box. 3. Don't filter unless you can do it safely. 4. Don't worry about car drivers and/or trolls whinging on KZfaq. All done. Why didn't these guys mention the high visibility clothing I wonder? Perhaps because it's not cool.... but then neither is having your bike killed from underneath you by an inattentive car driver - and I speak from experience of being hit by an old guy crossing over from a side-road in a Nissan Skyline GTR. That's what you want to ban! Now I will put away the soap box.

Yes , what could be safer than reducing your visibility., reducing your reaction time to zero, reducing your distance to two feet, massively increasing your relative speed and eliminating all escape paths. Brilliant.

Honestly this is a really poorly argued subject. Splitting lanes (or filtering) absolutely depends on WHEN do to it, how fast to do it, whether it is SAFE to do it. It is not a binary argument. There is no "yes split lanes" or "do not split lanes". It DEPENDS. Here are some killers when lane splitting: 1. Someone opens a car door. 2. A vehicle enters a traffic jam from the side. 3. A car swaps lanes just as you are passing. 4. A pedestrian crosses a stopped line of traffic unseen to you. 5. Filtering fast is dangerous. Do it with total concentration and care. There is no automatic right to lane split. It is only legal if it is safe, just like everything else on the road.

Hell yah I agree with lane splitting especially on the interstate in grid locked traffic as long as you're respectful and don't go too fast. There is no way in hell I'm going to cook in 80+ F weather in full gear sitting in traffic while cagers sit in their air-conditioning texting on Facebook or whatever the hell they do... helllll no. You can dehydrate and fatigue very quickly especially if traffic is backed up for miles. It's just common sense.

I recently started riding again after many years. At first I was nervous about Lane splitting and I went more with the flow of traffic. I had so many close calls from people not seeing me I started to question if I should be riding. I managed to evade impact. Then I started lanesplitting and the number of close calls has been greatly reduced. My confidence in my survival is greatly increased.

Thank you for making this video; this message needs to be out there more! We were discussing lane splitting in my San Diego college classroom. When asked by the professor who thinks that lane splitting is dangerous and should be illegal every student but about 2 of 30 raised their hands. I had quite a fight on my hands. Side note: Quite has different meanings in the U.S. and the U.K.

Where's RJ? He will show you a thing or 2 ;)

When I first decided (c. 25 years ago) to take the motorcycle safety course and then got my first motorcycle, I had it in my head that "no way would I ever lane-split, it looks so dangerous." That lasted up until the first time I had to cross the Bay Bridge in rush hour traffic. I'm sitting in the traffic lane, doing the stop-and-crawl along with all the cars, and I look at the gap between the lanes and I'm thinking, "I could totally fit through there." So I did. I always proceed with *extreme* caution. Never pass at a relative speed >10mph faster than the cars on either side. Keep my vision wide and long, with an eye out for cars that look like they *might* be trying to change lanes, or wandering side-to-side within their lane. Look in the drivers' mirrors - are they paying attention or are they on the phone or otherwise distracted? If one lane is moving faster than the other, beware of cars suddenly deciding to switch to the faster one. And I could probably think of a few other guidelines. (The CHP used to have a very good set of guidelines on their website, but someone complained and they took it down, which makes me sad.) And always, *always* assume that you are completely invisible to cage drivers - and that if they can see you, they're trying to kill you. Ride defensively - whether lane-splitting or otherwise.

I always move over a few feet when I see a moto coming up on my right or left side. I know 90% of drivers don't pay attention enough to what's going on around them. I blast my music and can't hear what's going on outside, but because of that I'm checking my mirrors every 15-20 seconds, and look over the shoulder for EVERY SINGLE lane change combined with actually using my damn TURN SIGNALS. Few things piss me off more than people who don't signal or check before changing lanes. This is how "splitting lanes" becomes dangerous: people driving cars that shouldn't have a license. This may be anecdotal, but I've never seen a motorcyclist on the freeway who was being negligent of what was going on around them, or presenting any increased risk outside of not having personal safety.

I have ridden in So California for 37 years and 750,000+ miles professionally, commuting, and for pleasure. Every bit of logic given for lane splitting/filtering and the respective advice given in this video I heartily concur with!

This is the best video on the subject guys, thanks for making it. Three years on, and it's still getting massive traffic. Awesome! Edit: 3-26-22 Six more years and this is still the video I share when arguing for this. Now Utah and Arizona are getting this right. Beautiful.

Sell it as "filtering". I think lane-splitting would benefit from the PR makeover of a name change. Filtering is more neutral. Splitting makes people think you're taking something they have and taking half of it away. As a NYC rider I'm looking at the nicely paved wide lanes in the video with a measure of envy.​ Even so, there are good safe opportunities for filtering in NYC traffic. Coming across the 59th street bridge in standstill rush hour traffic for instance. No car is going anywhere, there is no advantage to a lane change and there are only two lanes of traffic. The biggest threat is drivers who try to block you for whatever justification they make up in their heads. Very few riders don't take advantage of this opportunity. Having said this I will cite an instance of a jackass on a scooter with a passenger who cut into a lane I was slowing to a stop in (right quarter of the lane) and passed me on the left to get ahead of me to be able to filter. I think that we as riders have to give other riders a bigger buffer zone because we are more maneuverable and less predictable.

The thing that many Americans don't understand is that 'Lane Splitting' (Referred to as Filtering here in England) is really quite a common and standard practice in many, many other countries. The vast majority of European countries support it and in cities like London it's actively encouraged as a fantastic was to kill congestion.

Utah just passed lane splitting! More restricted than California, but none the less, a step in the right direction.

Subject explained in a calm, quiet voice. Showing how-to with easy to digest graphics. Well done lads! 10/10

Ok, whoever thinks it's not safe to lane split loses credibility when they don't even ride.

Car drivers sometimes hate motorcyclists that are reckless and lane split quickly and dangerously which is fair enough, other motorcyclists do to because it makes us look like dickheads, but a LOT of car drivers hate it simply because they see it as 'pushing in' and get angry that they have to sit in traffic, and think the motorcyclists should 'wait their turn'. How fucking stupid is that? if you dont like it get out of your car and get on a motorbike yourself! Bikes ease congestion and reduce car drivers travel time as well by not putting another car in the way! We should work together to make the road safe for everyone. Sheesh

If you say, that Lane splitting/filtering is bad because cars don't expect you to be there, then how about we tell them/ raise awareness to look into your mirrors when stopped. And teach the Learner drivers that

Prashing... "If some girl is sexting her boyfriend and runs into me that's my fault." Um No. I completely disagree with that, that's a bunch of BS. That would totally be her fault for not paying attention to the road. Yes we need to be more careful, and be on the lookout for these bad drivers but if they crash into us it shouldn't be our fault that's just completely crap.

I've been rear ended before by a garbage truck. Luckily I was in my car. Because of that I now lane split even though it's illegal where I live.

I was really against lane splitting before watching this, but some great points were brought up that make me rethink my stance.

I appreciate you making a video highlighting the benefits of proper lane splitting. I think lane splitting should be on every ballot in every state!

Its funny you guys mentioned covering the brakes. I did that during my MSF class in Brooklyn NY and the instructor ask me why I was doing that. I explained to him I got used to it riding my bicycle a lot and that just became a natural thing to have my two fingers from each hand holding the brakes, both front and back so that I don't have to think about it when the time comes and suddenly need to stop. He said that was a bad idea then. I don't know how they feel about it now but, it is still standard for me.

at no point in this video did he statistically prove that lane splitting is safer. i'm not saying it isn't (i doubt it though) but he gave no evidence towards that. all he said is that you're less likely to get rear ended. yeah no shit, but i'll wager that you're a lot more likely to hit a car that's changing lanes, for instance.

They legalised lane splitting in Victoria, Australia a few months ago now :)

A few thoughts from a California biker: I'd have to check the Vehicle Code book, but I believe splitting is only allowed between the #1 & #2 lanes on the freeway. As soon as I enter the freeway, I immediately move to those lanes. When splitting on surface streets, we are still required to stop behind the limit line at intersections with a red light. An important point is the cooling of the engine. That one point isn't an issue with the electric bike, though. Most of all, don't behave like a jerk. Don't split if traffic is moving at a reasonable speed. Be a friendly commuter. Nothing is more irritating than to see someone cutting through traffic that is traveling at 70 mph, and the biker is doing 85.

/RideApart needs more episodes! I miss this show.

lane splitting should be legal in all states I have seen cars rear end each other at stop lights and then I think what if I was behind that other car? I think its more useful at stop lights at least here in Alabama where we don't have as much traffic

Lane splitting is not only illegal, it's bloody dangerous.

Thank you for this informational video. I'm riding back after 25 years of not riding. I did my previous riding in a Central American Country. Line splitting is new to me. I wasn't sure about it. I've been doing some lane splitting in the city but I was a little nervous about going to the front of traffic. If I don't see the gap I don't do it. If I see it, great! Many times, if there is only a couple of cars I wait in line but in the last few days I started lane splitting and felt good about it. Your video helps me even more.

Subbed! Good video. Being that I commute through Downtown Los Angeles Freeways and streets , I couldn't agree more.

TO ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO KEEP SAYING THIS VID DOES NOTHING TO EXPLAIN HOW LANE SPLITTING IS SAFER, READ BELOW: Places like Los Angeles are congested with traffic sunrise to sundown. Most accidents occur in traffic with rear ending being the main one. If a motorcycle is sitting in bumper to bumper, they are pretty much exposed to getting rear ended. Most of the time, getting rear ended does not do any real harm to the driver. However a motorcycle rider, you can pin them between two cars when doing this and potentially kill them. In bumper to bumper traffic, they are safer in between cars rather than just sitting in stop and go traffic.

I respect the opinions of people who disagree with lane splitting, but to dismiss riders who have ridden around the globe and are all for it is just plain ignorant. If you don't want to do it, then don't it's as simple as that. If it legal where the rider resides and they are lane splitting as per their law, then it's their business not yours.

Wow. Very educational video! Totally change my side of the argument from against to advocate for lane splitting thanx guys

I live in California where lane-splitting is legal (although it's amazing how few California drivers know this) - I used to do more lane splitting, but now with so many SUVs on the road (and their mirrors nearly touching across lanes) - there seems to be less opportunity. Thanks Jamie, Wes and Harlan for this excellent video - which made me think twice about safety. It reminded me of an accident I witnessed: I was sitting in my car at red light when a motorcyclist in the lane next to me was rear-ended by a car that didn't slow down in time for the red light. The motorcyclist was thrown off of his bike and into the intersection. It was not pretty.

Here in Phoenix Arizona only about 1/4 of drivers even use a turn signal. Only 1/8 of drivers pay attention to the turn signals of other drivers. Those two (admittedly anecdotal) statistics combine into drivers switching lanes quick in an effort to get into that spot in the other lane before it closes or is taken by another car from the lane on the other side. And I can promise you that not one of those drivers is looking for a motorcycle coming up between the lanes. It may be better in other cities, but I still wouldn't trust it. Also, in this very video, not even two minutes after they talk about the motorcyclist girls of view, and being able to see when a car will change lanes, they show all the of them splitting lanes around a maroon colored f150 that had it's turn signal flashing. They didn't stop to let the truck switch lanes, they just drove around it like they had no idea he was coming over. I can understand the safety aspect of lane splitting at an intersection to get around a line of stopped cars to avoid being rear ended, but splitting lanes in moving traffic is seriously unsafe.

100 million % percent agreed! Not being able to lane split is a hazard for a motorcyclist- lane splitting enables us to have more control over how we maneuver around all the cars trying or accidentally about to hit us... :)

Great video, very helpful. I wish I watched this sooner. As a novice I found one thing you could suggest, an orange headlight protector. When I lane split anywhere I'm always far more noticeable! I've noticed motor vehicles make more room, thank to the 'orange light', it completely distinguishes you from other traffic.

THIS IS awesome. YOU GUYS need to work this law in every state! Very smart and very intelligent conversation.

There's a reason it's legal in Europe, most of Australia, Asia. Maybe some of these drivers who are opposed would think twice when their brother, uncle, or niece become a motorcycle sandwich when some soccer mom rear ends them in stopped traffic.

In Virginia you motorcycles are not allowed to split lanes. Therefore, in 105F weather when I am stuck on I95 and overheating in stop and go traffic I must pretend that I am stuck with no path ahead (when I know better). I have to sit there with no air flow while watching the car drivers enjoy their cool drinks in their Air conditioned vehicles. Makes no sense to me.

Australia: most states now allow us to LANE FILTER at speeds lower than 30kph, LANE SPLITTING is defined for us at speeds higher than 30kph while traffic is moving.

Excellent video!! Thank you!!

well if u split lane, u are to take the responsibility if u have accident with other cars...

Like his first comment about lane splitting on his first lesson in London, really proves a point. Lane splitting is legal and safe here because it is so common it's not even considered anything any more. If you ride a motorbike, you lane split, you'd never get anywhere otherwise. What's the point of a small, maneuverable vehicle that fits between gaps, but isn't allowed between gaps. You might as well be in a car.

I do understand why lane splitting is done and that other car drivers need to get off their Texting and phones....Great video fellows. I am searching videos because I am hoping to be a passenger on my special mans bike and boning up on how to be that safe passenger and familiar with what my responsibilities are. I did not know what lane splitting meant and now I know. Thanks so much. I agree with your words about cars and how they come up on the bikes rear ends....people think their brakes work all the time...many do not slow down but ram their breaks and could slide. < This video is a great part of my lesson today. Both the biker and the car driver have to respect the others ways to keep the traffic moving and do it safely. Peace.

Excellent vid! Thanks! I am American living in Istanbul for over 5 months now. Thought I would hate driving here, especially on a bike but got the bike and LOVE to drive here. The few times when I am NOT lane splitting I've actually had people honk at me because I was taking up "their" lane space when I "should" be lane splitting. Not only is lane splitting expected here but it is much more efficient use of the roadways, and plain smart.. Could not imagine if no one lane split.....congestion would be unbearable. Merhaba!

Sorry, but I don't like lane splitting (as a general rule). I have a number of reasons, but my biggest is that it makes a rider unpredictable. When you have a vehicle on the road not acting like a normal vehicle, it can lead to confusion and chaos. Similar concept as in Asian countries. You have bicyclists who act like a car one instant and like a pedestrian the next. When traffic is predictable, everyone is safer. Don't wanna get rear ended? You can lane position to help that.

You can't control a vehicle that suddenly changes lanes; no matter what you say.

Great explanation guys.

I'm from Malaysia, and i can only agree with everything said. Ride safe and PRAY!!!!!

these guys really talked about lane splitting for 14 minutes😂

Some strange comments from over the pond! Such hate & disrespect to fellow motorist. Cagers? Is that something in a zoo? Are we not riders & motorists at some point. To quote " when I drive the distance between the lines is mine" really? Here in the UK where filtering is allowed most car drivers in a slow or stop/start situation will look out for bikers & move over giving them more room. The biker will lift his hand in thanks, that way we all get along so much better.

instead of telling someone who rides a motorcycle how dangerous it is... Look twice before switching lanes, making turns, or pulling out of drive way... stay on your side of the road, especially in corners... dont follow too closely... Keep your eyes on the road and off your cell phones

You must not realize that in Canada,it is illegal and you receive a ticket for Reckless driving in which it costs you 4-6 points and your insurance company usually will discontinue you as a client and it shows on your record to other insurance agencies.

In WA state it's legal to 'lane split' only on the left side of a car that's moving under 25mph; and you cannot go more than 10mph faster than the moving car you are attempting to overtake. So for those of you stuck on i5 rush-hour, now you know ;)

well it is not legal in germany, it's not only america...

I live in MI and lane splitting is not legal here but they'll allow you to ride without a helmet...utterly ridiculous. where is the logic in that? anyways, you guys made a great video and had some fantastic points. also, you guys kept it very responsible and safe. this video should be the poster child of getting lane splitting legalized in the rest of the states. thanks again for great video

Great video guys.

Those people who believe that bikes are queue jumping or cutting in line, depending on where you come from, here's something for you to consider. In a real life queue (line) of people, those actually cutting in are moving you further back. That is not what happens with filtering (lane splitting). What is actually happening is 5-10% of those in the queue are simply moving out of it and forming their own queue. That actually moves you forward a little and reduces your journey time. Most car drivers here in the UK realise this and often move over to allow bikes through. In France, they move over and will get angry if you DON'T filter past them. As a biker, I have no intention of trying to be aggressive or bully anyone. I try to show as much respect as I can to ALL other road users. I slow down for horses, give cyclists extra room and even stop to let other vehicles out of side roads. Next time you see a bike filtering, ask yourself if you'd prefer that it was in the queue instead, moving you back 1 place plus another place for each of the other bikes doing the same. :-)

At 5:10 the truck is trying to change lanes as they are splitting lanes. Imagine if he had not been paying attention as they were splitting lanes. Not many people are used to seeing lane splitting, therefore it is unexpected and can become very costly.

Wow. Awesome work guys.

Saw this video last year and it needs more views. Its too damn good.

The safest riding style is to stay away from cars.. lane splitting puts you in a very vulnerable situation that is NOT within your control, you are completely at the mercy of the cars/trucks that are not paying attention to you. "I don't see any motorcycle accidents in Asia" Odd since Asia has 80% of all the worlds motorcycle fatalities...The Hurt report also states that 75% of motorcycle fatalities are due to collisions with cars/trucks..the cars/trucks being at fault...so how does driving between them at highway speeds increase safety, when the statistics clearly show they are your biggest danger on the road? filtering to the front at a stop light or in slow crawling traffic would have minimal risk to the rider, although it does make you more likely to be T-boned if a car runs the light in cross traffic. Most intersection accident fatalities are from people running the light. Rear ended or T-boned.. which would be worse ?

Legal in Utah now.

Excellent point, motorbike riders have to be aware, and they have to let things go! Nice vid fellas

What a great damn video. Well put fellas

It baffles me that some US riders are against lane splitting instead of supporting it...

The problem is that some lane splitters are total asses. They're too used to go wherever they want to go fast, that they make it a neccesity for city driving. I live in Seville, Spain, and the mirrors of my Alfa Romeo GT have been knoked two times this year, while stopped on a red light, just because some scooter wanted to go between a bus and my car, without enough space to do it safely. I'm getting the motorcycle license this year, and of course, i will split lanes, but i'm sure i'll do it safely, and only when it makes sense. Well, at least, i hope so.

The first time I drove in LA, someone split lanes at a stop light and it scared the shit outta me. I thought everyone was breaking the law.(I'm Canadian and I ride a Wide Glide) now that I know, I'll be watching all the time. It surely encourages a quick shoulder check when changing lanes. (something not enough people are doing)

In my country, Denmark, lane slitting is one of the most serious traffic violations that exist. Cops will come down on you so hard, and you will lose your drivers license on the spot, and have to pay a very deer ticket. Cops will tell you that lane splitting is one of the most dangerous things you can possibly do in the traffic; hence the legel consequences are so harsh. And car drivers will hate you and despise you, and call the cops on the dot if they see you lane splitting.

I am sold, make it legal .

There is safe lane splitting and then there is ignorant lane splitting. Unfortunately to many people call the former the second one the correct type. God forbid any cars want to change lanes in their minds, and thats why they die far to often.

What model is that red and white alpine stars jacket? It looks super safe and comfy! Awesome video on lane splitting by the way!

Unless traffic is moving REALLY slow I don't split lanes. It's true that it's legal here in California, but in congested areas like here in Los Angeles and San Diego, people don't know how to drive for crap. So for me I reserve it for congested traffic or to get to the front at a stop light. I love the advantage of splitting lanes, but I'll agree it's a dangerous thing to do due to so many uncontrollable factors. Ride safe everyone.

Personally, I can understand why people in cars hate it. Pretty much they think your cutting the line and people get pissed about that. In my opinion fuck everybody Im going to SAFELY and CAREFULLY lane split. Welcome to the pros of a motorcycle.

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Uuuufff, you shoult try trafic in Guatemala, i have a F650GS twin and its just hard to split lanes, streets are narrow, but anyway in dry season i go by motorcycle everywhere. Thanks for this, Subscribed in the first video!

Love seeing you on the Zero (electric bike)!

Wow lots of haters of motorcyclist here.I ride every day weather permitting here in the NYC area where I currently live. Riding a motorcycle in it self is inherently more dangerous. That being said I do lane split and feel it can be done safely. I follow the CHP guide lines when I lane split. In very congested urban environments it's the way to go. All the cagers commenting here like "it's dangerous" or "I will be laughing when you die" I give you all the virtual middle finger.

There are no Laws that allow or prohibit Lane Splitting in California so there are no rules in place yet that determine how you can Lane Split. I live in Texas and there are also no Laws that allow or prohibit. This being said, if you do it where I am, you are much more likely to be harassed by police and written Tickets in Texas. Now you can keep the ticket from sticking if you take it to Court and present the fact that there are no Laws that allow or prohibit this practice and the Judge will drop the ticket. Going through this process can be a huge inconvenience and could jeopardize your employment, as you request time off from work to go to Court. Lane splitting has made it to the Legislative Floor in Texas but wasn't voted on last session, as they felt other items to nbe voted on more important. So they just never got to it. So the question becomes, if your State does decide Rule on this matter and allow Lane Splitting what will the rules be? This seems to be a general synopsis of what you might see: 1) Travel at a speed that is no more than 10 MPH faster than other traffic - danger increases at higher speed differentials. 2) It is not advisable to lane split when traffic flow is at 30 mph or faster --- danger increases as overall speed increases. On most of these Lane Splitting Videos I see Riders breaking these common sense Rules. So if and when it is Legislated in your States expect there to be Rules.

Wow great video thanks , i think im going to do this in my state because i want to be in control so i don't have a rear end collision !

As someone that has never ridden, this video helped educate me on the mentality of riders. Thanks.

well I rarely follow the speed limit so might as well split illegally

I just really have an issue with Cycle drivers driving like assholes. Traffic driving at 50 or 60 MPH and a cycle driver splitting lanes at much more than that. The logic is solid but the reality do not support the argument. I'm all in favor of those who drive bikes but don't be an ass.

Very educational video, i liked.

in Australia or at least queensland lane splitting has been made legal in the last 12 months but only in traffic where speeds are 40km or below, my dad and brother ride which i will do one day but as a car driver 7 days a week who has family members that ride i always do my best to allow space for riders to split when it is safe for them to do so, i do not see it as a bad thing or rude if they are doing it in a safe manner i am all for it. lane split and ride safety.. and as always i hope every biker always has a safe trip

I have a t shirt campaign running to highlight that Filtering / lane splitting is legal, as many people don't realise it is. Google spicy110 yes it's legal. if it isn't legal near you Google spicy110 make it legal

Hopefully Donald Trump will see this video and give all 50 states legal lane splitting.

This is awesome!! I totally agree. Here in Maryland Lane splitting is illegal unfortunately.

Thanks for posting. I've never ridden bikes on the streets so I've never thought this way and from a practical,logical perspective, it makes sense. If we could educate more people it could be a massive net gain for the entire U.S. As I'm halfway through this, you're already explaining the benefits. if it's not covered, the environment will benefit as well, that aught to convince all the hippies & other lefty's. I think more bikes on the road will make all people more aware of their surroundings as well wich may reduce accident across the board. We should push for a national movement to change the lane-slitting laws. I'm pretty damn poor but sharing links & such does a lot for awareness. Let me know if I can help.