11-30-2014, 08:35 AM
(11-30-2014, 01:03 AM)drswan92028_imp Wrote:(11-10-2014, 06:03 AM)Randy B_imp Wrote: That happens A LOT. I don't condone it, but there is nothing strictly PROHIBITING splitting at that speed. Personally his big mistake was splitting next to a truck. That is a HUGE no no.Actually the statute states "you may split lanes in a safe and prudent manner:, 70-80 between a semi and a car is NOT SAFE. I don't split the lanes until under 35mph and then with high beam on and allot of caution.
I was actually involved in an accident the second day I had my bike. A new 16 year old driver turned left in front of me with no signal and maybe on the phone even? It's a good thing I put a shield on that morning. It saved a lot of damage to the front end. I can ride it safely after removing the shield and moving controls back in place. Fortunately no fork damage and just a few scratches on the tank, the speedometer is toast and there are scratches on the motor casing. I have a slightly separated shoulder and a few patches of missing skin. I've been restoring bikes for a few years now, but I think it's time to just enjoy the new one and clear out the stable. I have 1980 CB900Custom x2(one driver, one parts bike), 2003 Kawasaki 750 Vulcan and a 1984 Honda V30 Magna/VF500. All bikes are titled in my name in California with current registration and insurance for test riding.
There is no statute. What the CHP had up on their website were "guidelines" and nothing more and as such they were forced to remove them as there is no law in the state of California governing lane splitting (sharing) and they didn't want people on either side of the isle thinking there were rules set in stone when there is not.
Other states have laws strictly prohibiting lane splitting where CA has nothing on the books either for, or against it even though MANY people are just so sure that it is illegal.
Now someone can be sited for reckless driving if the splitting is done in such a manner that it is deemed to be unsafe, but that is solely at the discretion of the officer that witnessed the pass.
Read here.
http://www.chp.ca.gov/programs/lanesplitguide.html
And here.
http://lanesplittingislegal.com/