What Should You Know About Lane Splitting In California?

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What Should You Know About Lane Splitting In
California?
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With the passage of state Assembly Bill 51,
Californian motorcyclists can now legally share
the lane with other vehicles when passing. The
contentious bill allows motorcyclists to lane
split, which is also known as white-lining or
lane sharing. Now that lane splitting is exiting
the legal gray area, it is up to all of us to
make safe decisions and know our responsibilities
on the road. Here are the best practices you need
to know from both a driver and motorcyclist
perspective.
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LANE-SPLITTING FOR CARS
If you are driving a car, this new bill makes it
even more important to keep an eye out for
motorcycles. While it can be frustrating to see a
motorcyclist passing through traffic, the
legislature wants to help them avoid getting
rear-ended in a traffic jam. This new bill means
being closer to motorcycles and having confidence
in your own driving abilities. While it may feel
like motorcycles are cheating their way through
traffic because of this law, the goal is to
maximize everyones safety and speed. Drivers
should keep an eye out for motorcycles in traffic
and do their best to minimize blind spots
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PASSING FOR MOTORCYCLISTS

• While the California MVD will not have formal
  guidelines until January 1, 2017 here are a few
  of their older recommendations that you can
  follow
• Do not travel 10 mph faster than surrounding
  traffic when passing.
• Do not try to split lanes when traffic is faster
  than 30mph, faster speed slower reaction time.
• It is safer to split between the first two lanes
  (furthest left) than the other lanes.
• Treat other motor vehicles as if they cannot see
  you and try to give them as wide a berth as
  possible.

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If you get into an accident while lane-splitting
or are hit by a motorcyclist seek medical aid,
contact a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer
at the Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg and
schedule a free initial consultation to discuss
your case.
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