[Osage Orange]

Years ago...I drove a MC in SoCal.

It's legal there...or it was at that time, to split lanes on the freeways. IOW, when traffic was snarled and stalled....you could split lanes.

The ONLY time I did it....was when traffic was virtually at a standstill...and I felt like being super vigilant. I'd watch drivers side mirrors....to see if they were watching me come up on them. As unfortunately some felt the need to open their doors...at the precise time I was getting to their door.

It was intentional, no doubt in my mind. Some would even swerve a bit into the bots dots...to "help" you stay alert. Although many, if they saw you coming, would slip over to give you more room....At least that's what I did when I was in a car..and saw them coming.

FWIW-

[Dustoff45]

I always wondered if bikes could legally split the lanes. The only place I normally saw it done was in Kalifornia. I often wonder if the CHiPs episodes caused bikers to think it was legal. (CHiPs was a show about California Highway Patrol motorcycle cops. The gals went gaa-gaa over Ponch)

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When I see it done in other states, there is a strong reaction that the biker is doing something illegal. For me, with all of the reflectors they now place on lines, it would be a more dangerous place to ride a bike. Sorry about the open door threat, but for one, it would keep me from doing it.