Arizona has become the latest state to take up legislation on the controversial practice of lane splitting. Also known as lane sharing, this maneuver allows motorcyclists to ride in between congested lanes of traffic. So far, California is the only state in the U.S. to allow this maneuver, but does that mean other states like Colorado… read more
Motorcycle accidents are much more likely to result in serious injury or death compared to car accidents. This is due to the relative lack of protection afforded to motorcyclists. While protective gear can help, motorcyclists still risk serious injury when on the road. Here is a brief list of the most common causes of motorcycle… read more
Back in school, teachers taught you a lesson that has probably stuck with you your entire life—don’t cut in line. You’ve used this rule in such places as the bank, your local fast food joint, and while driving in traffic. But what if not cutting in line actually put someone’s life at risk? This is… read more
On January 1st, lane splitting in California became legal. It was a victory for motorcycle advocates all over the country, especially since they hoped that more states would follow California’s example. It has been almost three months since this historic occasion passed, but have any other states legalized lane splitting? Will Legalized Lane Splitting Spread… read more
It’s a new year, and guess what that means… New laws are coming into effect. All across the U.S. new laws are being rolled out, but for motorcyclists all over the country, the spotlight is falling on California. That’s because a new law legalizing lane-splitting is taking effect, but will it help motorcycle safety or… read more
January 1, 2017 will be the first day California’s new lane-splitting law goes into effect. That means that motorcycles will legally be able to drive between cars when California traffic is moving at a crawl. But how will this new law affect California and the rest of the country? Will it be a giant leap… read more
Research shows that when done responsibly lane-splitting can significantly reduce the chance of a motorcyclist getting hit from behind while sitting in traffic. Research also shows that lane-splitting injuries are less likely to be life-threatening. Research even shows that motorcycle lane-splitting reduces traffic congestion. So why is it outlawed in 49 of the 50 United… read more
Looks like motorcycle safety is about to become a hotly debated issue in the California State Senate once again. The wheels of progress are turning and lane-splitting is coming up for another crack at legalization, but how much of a chance does lane-splitting have across the nation? The Debate On Lane-Splitting Returns Assembly Bill 51… read more
Not long ago we talked to you about a bill in California that would make lane-splitting legal. Unfortunately, that bill stalled out in the legislative process, though it showed much promise. Since then Colorado lawmaker Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt proposed a lane-splitting bill in our beautiful state, which would have kept many motorcyclists safer in dense… read more
Lane-splitting—everybody who rides a motorcycle has heard of it, and given the right traffic conditions, many bikers have probably considered doing it. Riding between slow-moving cars to move through traffic is one of the potential advantages of piloting a narrow vehicle like a motorcycle, but the practice is outlawed in almost every state except for… read more
