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As an aside, lane splitting became formally illegal in Texas on September 1st.
I knew TX was a little 'different' but for them to actually go in the opposite direction on this is baffling to say the least. Multiple states are working on legalizing the lane-sharing, probably following UT's way instead of CA.
Unless it is legal wherever that occurred or he did it momentarily to avoid a collision or something life-threatening, as noted by others, it is quite dangerous for multiple reasons.
Riding on the shoulder is a completely different case than general lane-sharing so should not even be compared in any way.
As an aside, lane splitting became formally illegal in Texas on September 1st.
Zipping down the shoulder should be proof the motorcycle rider is legally insane.
Dang! When I moved to TX a year ago, there was talk that TX might approve lane-splitting, or filtering as some call it. I grew up in CA, where it is legal, and it's great! Here in TX, I have to force myself not to slide up to red lights and stop signs between long rows of cars.
Dang! When I moved to TX a year ago, there was talk that TX might approve lane-splitting, or filtering as some call it. I grew up in CA, where it is legal, and it's great! Here in TX, I have to force myself not to slide up to red lights and stop signs between long rows of cars.
When going between stopped cars, I call it lane filtering because that is exactly what you are doing, filtering thru non-moving vehicles to get ahead and also, more importantly, avoiding getting rear-ended. Because of that last point, it is idiotic for any State to make it illegal but there are bunch that still do.
PS. I am glad it is legal to lane filter and lane-share in AZ even though it can, legally only be done in traffic moving slower than 45 mph. It is still way better than nothing!
When going between stopped cars, I call it lane filtering because that is exactly what you are doing, filtering thru non-moving vehicles to get ahead and also, more importantly, avoiding getting rear-ended. Because of that last point, it is idiotic for any State to make it illegal but there are bunch that still do.
PS. I am glad it is legal to lane filter and lane-share in AZ even though it can, legally only be done in traffic moving slower than 45 mph. It is still way better than nothing!
The linked blog is out of date. Effective September 1, 2023, lane splitting and filtering by motorcycles is illegal in Texas. Texas Transportation Code 545.0605
Sec. 545.0605. OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC. (a) The operator of a motorcycle:
(1) is entitled to full use of a lane and, except as otherwise provided by Subdivision (2), a motor vehicle may not be driven in a manner that deprives a motorcycle of the full use of a lane;
(2) may operate the motorcycle two abreast in a single lane with another motorcycle; and
(3) may not;
(A) operate the motorcycle more than two abreast in a single lane with other motorcycles;
(B) operate the motorcycle between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction; or
(C) pass a motor vehicle while in the same lane as the vehicle being passed.
(b) Subsection (a)(3) does not apply to a police officer in the performance of the officer's official duties.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (H.B. 4122), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Someone really needs to ask if it is legal or dangerous? smh
You would think right? After reading this thread, I learned that riding between cars is legal in some states. I don't ride, but riding on the shoulder seems MUCH safer than lane splitting.
The linked blog is out of date. Effective September 1, 2023, lane splitting and filtering by motorcycles is illegal in Texas. Texas Transportation Code 545.0605
Sec. 545.0605. OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC. (a) The operator of a motorcycle:
(1) is entitled to full use of a lane and, except as otherwise provided by Subdivision (2), a motor vehicle may not be driven in a manner that deprives a motorcycle of the full use of a lane;
(2) may operate the motorcycle two abreast in a single lane with another motorcycle; and
(3) may not;
(A) operate the motorcycle more than two abreast in a single lane with other motorcycles;
(B) operate the motorcycle between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction; or
(C) pass a motor vehicle while in the same lane as the vehicle being passed.
(b) Subsection (a)(3) does not apply to a police officer in the performance of the officer's official duties.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (H.B. 4122), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Yeah, I noticed your earlier post and my response to it afterwards. I still do not understand their logic or argument against it to actually pass it as a law. TX is special, truly.
Well, sucks for the riders who live there!
Still, if in danger or to avoid collision, you can always lane share/split/filter or even use the shoulder. So, there is that.
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