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Wondering if the gist of the article Ang posted was missed here. It really didn't have anything at all to do with convenience or rudeness, but rather presenting a significant amount of evidence suggesting lane-splitting might in fact be safer for 2 wheelers. Counter-intuitive as the article points out, but apparently so.

Having lived in Europe where 'traffic filtering' has been acceptable for decades, I guess I don't have as much of a problem with it. But I agree with Ang, only as long as cagers are aware that 2 wheelers may be coming astride. Sure, people in cars may see it as rude and feel slighted. But at least if they are aware of it and experience and evidence proves it's safer, then why not? Otherwise we continue to practice something that is less safe(?).

I'm not saying I'm convinced by this one article - but I do think it's interesting and important to note that lane-splitting *could be safer* when you look at the facts. I'm sure more study and statistics is necessary still for anything conclusive.

strkngfang wrote:Apparently I can't have an opinion anymore, I'm not sure when the target got placed on my back but so be it. I voice an opinion to Les and not to the world and everybody jumps on me like pit bulls. "Yellow scooters should be banned", really??? Don't worry, like I stated earlier I'm done posting. Not to say I won't ever ride with the group again but I will be extra careful on what I say.

Put on your big boy pants. If it was directed to one person then you should have not put it out on the forum.

It is just my opinion. I can not have an opinion?

strkngfang wrote:I personally think sport bikes should be banned to the race track only. They serve no purpose on city roads, they are built for speed. Nobody can take a long leisurely ride with their butt up in the air and all their weight on their wrists. Find me one that actually goes the speed limit and I will be astounded

You can not expect NOT to get called out when you make statements such as this. It is your opinion and that's cool. It would seem you have never ridden a sport bike or taken the time to talk to an owner of one. There are just as many dicks that ride cafe racers, cruisers, scooters as there are that ride sport bikes.

All you kids get back to the subject and quit this arguing for Pete's Sake!

It's all good around here!

I think the idea has merit. Definitely need to see more research and documented success beyond one state. I admit that I get a little nervous when I see someone driving up from behind a little quicker than usual when I'm stopped. If Ohio, etc. would allow it, there would need to be alot of education of the public. It's a new paradigm for most, so they would need to be aware of it. Big learning curve. . .

to get back to the actual topic - lane splitting...

As far as I can tell from the posted article and other places I've seen about this, lane splitting is either expressly illegal or actively discouraged via other laws governing similar behavior everywhere in the US but California. That pretty much solves it for me, it's not worth getting a ticket.

If it were legal in OH/IN/KY I'd do it in stopped or slow traffic, but certainly with eyes wide open and the throttle very lightly used.