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Most of Mission (aka Cabrillo Hwy) is two lanes in each direction, not including the left-turn-only lanes.
I would say that passing on the right is a ticketable offense (but only if you're caught). $146 gone.
Part of the definition of a "shoulder" is "an emergency stopping lane" - so that might considered an additional violation. I wasn't able to find anything requiring a painted line, so maybe it's where the blacktop ends??? Dunno...
From nolo.com -
The laws in most states prohibit passing on the right, except under the following circumstances:
•The passed vehicle is about to turn left. (You still can't drive onto the unpaved shoulder of the road.)
•The street or road is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic.
Even if passing on the right is allowed under one of the above exceptions, you must do so "under conditions permitting such movement in safety."
My dear beemerdood -
Your commentary is getting a tad sarcastic and accusatory, but that's OK with me - thick skin. If we can't examine this phenomenon with objectivity, best we not discuss it at all.
As Paul somewhat enthusiastically pointed out, I 'detest' lane splitting, though that's a bit too strongly worded - more like, I don't really consider it a 'safety option,' so much as simply a long-practiced convenience in your state.
No need for us to go round and round on this - your passion for this practice is evident, so I'll not disturb your feelings on this issue.
As I certainly do not wish you to lose sleep over the absence of an epic apology, I officially apologize for confusing guidelines with actual statutory requirements. If you wish to continue insulting my "experience and expertise," you are welcome to do so. After all, I am unaware of your credentials.
Ride safe and often in your state!
Hey brownie - You're the one digging up posts that are almost a year old and throwing them back into the arena.
Then complaining that "traction to be argumentative" still exists. Geesh.
That's classy.
FYI, I visited my daughter in Torrance this past June, and drove from there to San Diego and back in a day, to visit a brother-in-law who resides in Mira Mesa.
Every time motorcycles buzzed past my driver's door, I was well beyond going 30 MPH, and they were quite a bit over 10 MPH faster than me.
Nice'rules' on the CHP brochures, but in practice, they were ignored.
If they were "rules" as you call them, the languages would be "Shall follow …"Motorcyclists who are competent enough riders to lane split should follow these tips
Hey - Good Morning Beemerdood!
Hey brownie - You're the one digging up posts that are almost a year old and throwing them back into the arena.
Then complaining that "traction to be argumentative" still exists. Geesh.
That's classy.
FYI, I visited my daughter in Torrance this past June, and drove from there to San Diego and back in a day, to visit a brother-in-law who resides in Mira Mesa.
Every time motorcycles buzzed past my driver's door, I was well beyond going 30 MPH, and they were quite a bit over 10 MPH faster than me.
Nice 'rules' on the CHP brochures, but in practice, they were ignored.
While your suggested 'solution of staying out of CA' sounds reasonable to you, doesn't work for me. I have relation in CA and a desire to visit them, so their invitations trump your dismissal.
As for how I view lane splitting, I consider it at the very least, an aggressive method of operation, with personal observations that the "tips' and 'guidelines' a joke and rarely adhered to so why even have them.
In theory, lane splitting was to filter smaller, thinner vehicles past long lines of slow or halted traffic, thus relieving congestion.
What I see are bikers zooming around on freeways that are already moving at or above the posted speed, because they can - not because they need to. The intent of the law might have looked good on paper, but its application is something totally different.
You and I wiil each ride to our own definitions of safety and a positive image to the non-riding public, and no worries.
Have a nice day.
As for how I view lane splitting, I consider it at the very least, an aggressive method of operation,
with personal observations that the "tips' and 'guidelines' a joke and rarely adhered to so why even have them.
In theory, lane splitting was to filter smaller, thinner vehicles past long lines of slow or halted traffic, thus relieving congestion.
What I see are bikers zooming around on freeways that are already moving at or above the posted speed, because they can - not because they need to.
The intent of the law might have looked good on paper, but its application is something totally different.
You and I wiil each ride to our own definitions of safety and a positive image to the non-riding public, and no worries.