Lane Splitting

MrTsquared903 · September 26th, 2012, 01:58 PM

If you live in Texas and want to see lane splitting legalized check out the link below.

http://www.change.org/petitions/83rd...or-motorcycles

beren · September 26th, 2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTsquared903

If you live in Texas and want to see lane splitting legalized check out the link below.

http://www.change.org/petitions/83rd...or-motorcycles

Where do I go to sign a petition to keep it illegal?

Jiggles · September 26th, 2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beren

Where do I go to sign a petition to keep it illegal?

That would also be change.org

beren · September 26th, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

That would also be change.org

SHould be http://staythesame.org

Alex · September 26th, 2012, 05:37 PM

onlylaughedalittle.com

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by beren

Where do I go to sign a petition to keep it illegal?

do you predict it will make everyone ride recklessly?

arnoldc6 · September 26th, 2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by beren

Where do I go to sign a petition to keep it illegal?

lemonparty.org.
I would prolly never go to texas via bike so....

beren · September 26th, 2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

do you predict it will make everyone ride recklessly?

No, although it might empower the squids even further (if that is possible.)

Cagers already have an unreasonably low opinion of us, and lane splitting is likely to piss them off out of a feeling of injustice. . . . Lots of guns in Texas. Most held by reasonable people, but the gun owners have their versions of squids too, and it only takes one.

Malicious Logic · September 26th, 2012, 07:24 PM

So they should keep it illegal so gun owners don't commit murder....not sure if serious or...

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by beren

No, although it might empower the squids even further (if that is possible.)

Cagers already have an unreasonably low opinion of us, and lane splitting is likely to piss them off out of a feeling of injustice. . . . Lots of guns in Texas. Most held by reasonable people, but the gun owners have their versions of squids too, and it only takes one.

that is interesting, but why punish the majority by theoretical actions of an individual?

we just passed a semi lane splitting bill in VA, no road rage or bloodshed yet.

beren · September 26th, 2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

So they should keep it illegal so gun owners don't commit murder....not sure if serious or...

I don't see it as something valuable to have, and I have enough cagers trying to kill me as is.

Yakaru · September 26th, 2012, 07:29 PM

As someone hoping to move back to Texas, I hope this passes. After lane splitting regularly in LA I've found that, when done carefully, I feel safer doing it than in the general flow of traffic (at least when lane splitting makes sense, which is to say a traffic jam).

beren · September 26th, 2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

that is interesting, but why punish the majority by theoretical actions of an individual?

we just passed a semi lane splitting bill in VA, no road rage or bloodshed yet.

In my mind lane splitting is a very low value item to begin with.

thomason2wheels · September 26th, 2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

that is interesting, but why punish the majority by theoretical actions of an individual?

we just passed a semi lane splitting bill in VA, no road rage or bloodshed yet.

Whats the story on this lane splitting in va. Is it legal here now? Please pm me with the details.....thx!

Malicious Logic · September 26th, 2012, 07:34 PM

I guess to each his own. Being originally from Texas and a promoter of lane splitting, I'd love to see it made legal there but on the other hand, I have friends that think it's the devil so...

I would definitely like to hear more on this semi-lane splitting in VA though... o.o

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 07:44 PM

its only half of what was introduced into the state legislature.

it allows two motorcycles(has to be two wheeled) to ride abreast, pass each other or share a lane. you can lane split and pass a scooter with a car as well.

but there no portion that says a motorcycle can share a lane with a car.
which is true lane splitting.

i think next year they will try to introduce language to include that includes this.

eta:link
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp...0+cod+46.2-857

Alex · September 26th, 2012, 07:54 PM

Google comes up with this.

It appears that this Virginia law used to prohibit all vehicles, including motorcycles, from riding two-abreast in a lane. The change took out the phrases "including motorcycles", and it also made it explicitly legal that two motorcycles could now ride two-abreast in a lane. It still reads as if a motorcycle riding next to a car in a lane would be in violation of this law. Perhaps my google-fu isn't foolproof though, so maybe there is a different change in the law that people are talking about?

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Malicious Logic · September 26th, 2012, 07:54 PM

Aww, that sucks. =/

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Aww, that sucks. =/

we are gradually introducing this, we will have it in a few years if not next year.

Malicious Logic · September 26th, 2012, 08:06 PM

I'll definitely have to follow that. If you guys get it, would definitely help me choose where I'd like to go for my next base.

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

I'll definitely have to follow that. If you guys get it, would definitely help me choose where I'd like to go for my next base.

we have plenty of bases here with all the services.

not too bad a place to live, unless you need a big city atmosphere, then you'll have to travel to DC.

September 26th, 2012, 01:58 PM	#1
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Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	I guess to each his own. Being originally from Texas and a promoter of lane splitting, I'd love to see it made legal there but on the other hand, I have friends that think it's the devil so... I would definitely like to hear more on this semi-lane splitting in VA though... o.o __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	its only half of what was introduced into the state legislature. it allows two motorcycles(has to be two wheeled) to ride abreast, pass each other or share a lane. you can lane split and pass a scooter with a car as well. but there no portion that says a motorcycle can share a lane with a car. which is true lane splitting. i think next year they will try to introduce language to include that includes this. eta:link http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp...0+cod+46.2-857 __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 26th, 2012, 07:29 PM	#12
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	As someone hoping to move back to Texas, I hope this passes. After lane splitting regularly in LA I've found that, when done carefully, I feel safer doing it than in the general flow of traffic (at least when lane splitting makes sense, which is to say a traffic jam).

September 26th, 2012, 07:54 PM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Google comes up with this. It appears that this Virginia law used to prohibit all vehicles, including motorcycles, from riding two-abreast in a lane. The change took out the phrases "including motorcycles", and it also made it explicitly legal that two motorcycles could now ride two-abreast in a lane. It still reads as if a motorcycle riding next to a car in a lane would be in violation of this law. Perhaps my google-fu isn't foolproof though, so maybe there is a different change in the law that people are talking about? (edit: ) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Aww, that sucks. =/ __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

September 26th, 2012, 08:06 PM	#20
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	I'll definitely have to follow that. If you guys get it, would definitely help me choose where I'd like to go for my next base. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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