Lane splitting - Page 3

Rider · 03-25-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Yeah, I think Kyle was at the overlook when some crazy old man in a Chrysler 300 pulled a gun on everyone and said someone was getting shot if they tried to pass him.

Thats fucked up....

JoJoYZF · 03-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Yeah, I think Kyle was at the overlook when some crazy old man in a Chrysler 300 pulled a gun on everyone and said someone was getting shot if they tried to pass him.

Thats fucking rididculous

Trip · 03-25-2008, 02:46 PM

I wasn't there so I don't know the story, all I know is some crazed dude pulled a gun on everyone and yelled something about not passing him.

Bassplayer · 03-25-2008, 02:54 PM

I know im technically stil a newb at riding, but i just dont trust drivers, dont think ill even do it at slow speeds...

a buddy of mine was doin the exact same thing around 45 mphin stopped traffic, and some jackass opens his door.
My buddy nailed the door, flies over and hits the next car (broken ribs, arm)
he got really messed up, sued the driver and won.

But still, it scares me a bit to do it...

pickle.of.doom · 03-25-2008, 03:15 PM

I used to do it when I visited my bro in NYC. Its legal there as well. BUt most people are always at a complete stop, and you are doing maybe 10-15 mph, so its not as dangerous as on the freeway.

Phenix_Rider · 03-25-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

I used to do it when I visited my bro in NYC. Its legal there as well. BUt most people are always at a complete stop, and you are doing maybe 10-15 mph, so its not as dangerous as on the freeway.

That's the only time I'd do it.

m0n1 · 03-25-2008, 05:06 PM

he looked to be heading north on the 105 freeway those tall buildings on th left is the los angeles skyline. most parts of the 105 have pretty decent speeds, but gets really congested the closer you get to los angeles. most people on the freeway i ride do make room for motorcycles, but of course you have those assholes who move closer to you. the only time i split is on a section of the freeway where the carpool and regular lane of traffic is seperated by two double yellows with a 1.5 ft space it between and i only split when traffic is moving 10-15mph. traffice sucks in socal.

Captain Morgan · 03-25-2008, 05:23 PM

It's my understanding that it's legal in Cali, but I read somewhere the law states 10-20 mph faster than the traffic is moving. This guy was going well above that. I can certainly understand splitting lanes and I've done it a time or two, but never at those speeds. However, it is illegal here in Indiana.

fnfalman · 03-25-2008, 05:23 PM

Without being able to split lane in heavy traffic, I might as well take the cage.

azoomm · 03-25-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Yeah, I think Kyle was at the overlook when some crazy old man in a Chrysler 300 pulled a gun on everyone and said someone was getting shot if they tried to pass him.

He wouldn't have any luck pulling that here in Texas... quite a few guys I ride with carry in their tankbags - two have holsters under arm. It sure would be fun to see though, wouldn't it?

03-25-2008, 02:54 PM	#24
Bassplayer No, I dont play drums too Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Bay, Cali Moto: SV 650 Posts: 608	I know im technically stil a newb at riding, but i just dont trust drivers, dont think ill even do it at slow speeds... a buddy of mine was doin the exact same thing around 45 mphin stopped traffic, and some jackass opens his door. My buddy nailed the door, flies over and hits the next car (broken ribs, arm) he got really messed up, sued the driver and won. But still, it scares me a bit to do it... __________________ Just Your Neighborhood Friendly Bassplayer

03-25-2008, 03:15 PM	#25
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	I used to do it when I visited my bro in NYC. Its legal there as well. BUt most people are always at a complete stop, and you are doing maybe 10-15 mph, so its not as dangerous as on the freeway. __________________ WOS Forums

03-25-2008, 05:06 PM	#27
m0n1 Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach CA Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 89	he looked to be heading north on the 105 freeway those tall buildings on th left is the los angeles skyline. most parts of the 105 have pretty decent speeds, but gets really congested the closer you get to los angeles. most people on the freeway i ride do make room for motorcycles, but of course you have those assholes who move closer to you. the only time i split is on a section of the freeway where the carpool and regular lane of traffic is seperated by two double yellows with a 1.5 ft space it between and i only split when traffic is moving 10-15mph. traffice sucks in socal. __________________ "The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." –Douglas MacArthur “Our job as citizens also includes backing our president when he makes a decision, whether we like that decision or not,"- Damion Maynard

03-25-2008, 05:23 PM	#29
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Without being able to split lane in heavy traffic, I might as well take the cage. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-25-2008, 05:23 PM	#28
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	It's my understanding that it's legal in Cali, but I read somewhere the law states 10-20 mph faster than the traffic is moving. This guy was going well above that. I can certainly understand splitting lanes and I've done it a time or two, but never at those speeds. However, it is illegal here in Indiana.