Lane Splitting Articles

Ask RideApart: If Lane Splitting Is Safer, Why Isn’t It Legal?

Ask RideApart: If Lane Splitting Is Safer, Why Isn’t It Legal?

Ask RideApart: If Lane Splitting Is Safer, Why Isn’t It Legal?

There's no straight answer.

By Sabrina Giacomini Jul 08, 2019

On First Lane Split And Italian Drivers

On First Lane Split And Italian Drivers

On First Lane Split And Italian Drivers

The GS and I did a thing today.

By Sabrina Giacomini Jun 06, 2019

Tesla Camera Captures Rider Reaching Out To Touch The Car

Tesla Camera Captures Rider Reaching Out To Touch The Car

Tesla Camera Captures Rider Reaching Out To Touch The Car

Hey, your mirror is all folded in, let me just...

By Kate Murphy Jun 05, 2019

Weekend WTF: This Is Why We Need Lane Filtering

Weekend WTF: This Is Why We Need Lane Filtering

Weekend WTF: This Is Why We Need Lane Filtering

Safety or efficiency: pick your argument.

By Sabrina Giacomini May 24, 2019

Lane Splitting: So Exactly Where Is It And Isn

Lane Splitting: So Exactly Where Is It And Isn't It Legal?

Lane Splitting: So Exactly Where Is It And Isn't It Legal?

Your run-down on what's up with lane splitting and filtering.

By Kate Murphy May 01, 2019

Splitting Or Filtering: What’s The Difference Anyway?

Splitting Or Filtering: What’s The Difference Anyway?

Splitting Or Filtering: What’s The Difference Anyway?

It's all a question of speed.

By Sabrina Giacomini Mar 26, 2019

Utah Joins Civilized World, Legalizes Lane Filtering

Utah Joins Civilized World, Legalizes Lane Filtering

Utah Joins Civilized World, Legalizes Lane Filtering

Governor Gary Herbert signed H.B. 149 into law Thursday, making Utah the second state to permit the practice.

By Justin Hughes Mar 23, 2019

Here’s How You Can Help Make Lane Splitting Legal In Oregon

Here’s How You Can Help Make Lane Splitting Legal In Oregon

Here’s How You Can Help Make Lane Splitting Legal In Oregon

Oregon riders, assemble!

By Sabrina Giacomini Mar 06, 2019

Lane Splitting Gone Kind Of Wrong

Lane Splitting Gone Kind Of Wrong

Lane Splitting Gone Kind Of Wrong

There is a right way to lane split and this is not it.

By Kate Murphy Feb 22, 2019

Utah And Maryland Join Bike-Friendly Bill Bandwagon

Utah And Maryland Join Bike-Friendly Bill Bandwagon

Utah And Maryland Join Bike-Friendly Bill Bandwagon

There's more lane splitting and filtering coming.

By Sabrina Giacomini Feb 21, 2019

Oregon Teases Lane Splitting Bill Again

Oregon Teases Lane Splitting Bill Again

Oregon Teases Lane Splitting Bill Again

Stop it, Oregon, you're getting us all excited again.

By Kate Murphy Feb 12, 2019

Amazing: It's A Real Motorcycle Ride And Not a Video Game

Amazing: It's A Real Motorcycle Ride And Not a Video Game

Lane splitting like a pro, video game style!

By Kate Murphy Jan 30, 2019

Connecticut May Legalize Lane Splitting

Connecticut May Legalize Lane Splitting

Connecticut May Legalize Lane Splitting

And then they were two.

By Sabrina Giacomini Jan 28, 2019

How Well Does Tesla Autopilot Detect Motorcycles?

How Well Does Tesla Autopilot Detect Motorcycles?

How Well Does Tesla Autopilot Detect Motorcycles?

The short answer: Pretty well, but don't rely on it.

By Justin Hughes Dec 19, 2018

How to Really Fix Motorcycling in America

How to Really Fix Motorcycling in America

How to Really Fix Motorcycling in America

Doomsayers claim motorcycling is on the decline in the United States. Allowing lane splitting is one of the things we think can help change that.

By Chris Cope Jul 17, 2018

Alternative to Filtering: Shoulder Surfing

Alternative to Filtering: Shoulder Surfing

Alternative to Filtering: Shoulder Surfing

Step aside lane splitting and filtering, make way for shoulder surfing!

By Sabrina Giacomini Jul 17, 2018

Toronto Explores Making Lane Splitting Legal

Toronto Explores Making Lane Splitting Legal

Toronto Explores Making Lane Splitting Legal

Ontario's capital city is finally encouraging people to get on motorcycles, which will hopefully set an example

By RideApart Staff Jul 10, 2018

Lane Splitting May Be Legal in More Places Than We Thought

Lane Splitting May Be Legal in More Places Than We Thought

Lane Splitting May Be Legal in More Places Than We Thought

When California legalized lane splitting, we all thought that was the only place it could be done. We were wrong. Seems it might be possible elsewehere.

By Chris Cope Jun 21, 2018

Arizona Considers Legalizing Lane Splitting

Arizona Considers Legalizing Lane Splitting

Arizona Considers Legalizing Lane Splitting

Arizona's state government will consider a bill next year to make lane-splitting legal. The pros and cons are lining up for the debate.

By Tod Rafferty Nov 29, 2017

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting Bill

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting Bill

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting Bill

California Assembly Passes Lane-Splitting BillBy: Graham King California is set to become the first state to set guidelines on the practice of...

By Motorsport.com Staff Aug 08, 2016

Riding on the Wrong Side: The Freedom of Lane Splitting

Riding on the Wrong Side: The Freedom of Lane Splitting

Riding on the Wrong Side: The Freedom of Lane Splitting

Philosophically, and for practical purposes, allowing lane splitting across all 50 states just makes sense.

By Chris Cope Feb 22, 2016

Rubber Side Up, Rubber Side Down - 2016 Predictions Pt 2

Rubber Side Up, Rubber Side Down - 2016 Predictions Pt 2

Rubber Side Up, Rubber Side Down - 2016 Predictions Pt 2

Thruxton to lanesplitting to AMA Flat Track...2016 could have a lot in store for those on two wheels.

By Sam Bendall Jan 12, 2016

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mph

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mph

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mph

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mphPicture this: You’re standing at a family party when you strike up a conversation with...

By Jesse Kiser Sep 28, 2015

California Lane Splitting Law Still In Limbo

California Lane Splitting Law Still In Limbo

California Lane Splitting Law Still In Limbo

The attempt to pass a true California lane splitting law hits another snag.

By Jason Avant Aug 13, 2015

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