Motorcycle lane splitting occurs when the biker rides on the dividing line when there is heavy congestion. It does cut back on highway congestion. Recently, in California, the Highway Patrol came out against a law banning the practice. It is tolerated in Southern California. The normal reaction is that it is a dangerous practice and has been the cause of some motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles. In reality, with lane splitting, no attention needs to be focused on the cars behind you which are a better situation for the biker. It is easier to go around cars then starting and stopping in congested situations for a motorcyclist. On freeways, carpool lanes can put an end to the practice of Lane Splitting.

If lane splitting, use caution when entering the blind spots of cars to the right and left of you. Wait until traffic around you slows, because cars use this as a time to change lanes. When traffic approaches 30 mph again, get back into a lane. Watch for changes by drivers, such as the movement of hands on the steering wheel, as signals of a change of lanes. Look several cars ahead of you. There is always more room for the motorcyclist between the 2 left lanes.

Cruisers have a more upright position, and are better seen by drivers on both sides of them than sport bikes. The dangers and injuries encountered in lane splitting are never as severe as a car crawling up your back. Motorcycle accidents do happen and consult an excellent Southern California or Los Angeles attorney to represent you in case of an accident.