CaFordDude
Charter Member
Ok here it is. My understanding has ALWAYS been that lane splitting is illegal based on the fact that not more then one vehicle can occupy a single space on the roadway.
based on some research though I can not find anywhere that it says lane splitting is in fact illegal.
The best I can find is that it could be argued when you are splitting lanes you are in violation of 22350 CVC which is the basic speed law and it says you can not drive faster then is safe for conditions If you are lane splitting and an accident occured more then likely the motorcyclist would be found to be at fault based on 22350 CVC. Al the traffic was stopped/slowed and he was traveling faster then was prudent for conditions.
I personally think it is WAY to dangerous for motorcyclist to do it. Not because of their skill level BUT because of the skill level of most vehicle drivers and their general inattention to their surroundings.
Hope that helps.
based on some research though I can not find anywhere that it says lane splitting is in fact illegal.
The best I can find is that it could be argued when you are splitting lanes you are in violation of 22350 CVC which is the basic speed law and it says you can not drive faster then is safe for conditions If you are lane splitting and an accident occured more then likely the motorcyclist would be found to be at fault based on 22350 CVC. Al the traffic was stopped/slowed and he was traveling faster then was prudent for conditions.
I personally think it is WAY to dangerous for motorcyclist to do it. Not because of their skill level BUT because of the skill level of most vehicle drivers and their general inattention to their surroundings.
Hope that helps.