California’s controversial lane-splitting law is dividing motorists into two camps, those opposed and those in favor.  Motorcyclists typically fall into the in-favor camp, while many car drivers are against it.   Lane-splitting is defined as riding a motorcycle between lanes in the same direction as traffic, but from there, the strict definition gets a little murky.

One California officer defined it as an allowable 10 mph increase for passing adjacent cars, but only if done in a safe manor.  Although the officer admits that tickets for unsafe passing aren’t often given out.  This sort of behavior is what irks traditional motorists.

Motorcyclists on the other hand are excited by an increased push for awareness of this oft-misunderstood law.  The California Highway Patrol has put up some 700 sings along California roadways displaying the phrase: SHARE THE ROAD, LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS.   With more than 500 deaths by motorcyclists in California in 2008, this renewed push for cyclists’ safety is a rare win for the California motorcycling community.

Peter Steinberg is a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer with Steinberg & Spencer.   At Steinberg & Spencer, we never charge anything until your case is resolved.  To learn more about Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, Riverside Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, and Santa Monica Bicycle Accident Lawyer visit SteinbergSpencer.com.