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Should I lane split when in slow moving traffic?
(kbin.social)
yes
Follow the law in your state. IIRC there's only 4 states that allow splitting, but all 50 states explicitly say that you're supposed to follow ALL the rules of the road like everyone else.
Fair
I’d rather a ticket than get murdered by a driver. Lane splitting is far safer for two wheel vehicles.
In California where lane splitting is legal, about a third of all motorcycle accidents involve lane splitting. It turns out, cars can turn, even when going slow.
We’re not talking about motorcycles here though. A bike weaving through slow traffic and a motorcycle going 20mph+ between highway lanes are not equivalent.
Depends on the scenario. If traffic is light and there’s an opportunity to move to the front without disrupting traffic? Go for it.
If things are effectively gridlocked and you can get past cars without squeezing? Again, go for it.
It’s the middle scenarios that are trickier. Use your best judgement and do what is permitted by law.
this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2023
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