Current Events > Lane splitting on motorcycles shouldnt be legal anywhere

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If you hit my car while lane splitting I don't care what the law says, you're paying for damages.

Pretty sure the law says if you hit a car while lane splitting youre at fault. Unless you have proof of otherwise?

theAteam posted...

Pretty sure the law says if you hit a car while lane splitting youre at fault. Unless you have proof of otherwise?

Essentially if it's legal and you hit someone because they change lanes while you're splitting, they're at fault.

SenlinRescinds posted...

If you hit my car while lane splitting I don't care what the law says, you're paying for damages.

Both, legal lane splitting and responsibility for damages are possible at the same time.

whitelytning posted...

Both, legal lane splitting and responsibility for damages are possible at the same time.

No no you don't get me. I don't care if I pull out with you right behind me, if you aren't in a lane you're paying for damages. I'll take your damn bike if I have to, it's irresponsible.

SenlinRescinds posted...

No no you don't get me. I don't care if I pull out with you right behind me, if you aren't in a lane you're paying for damages. I'll take your damn bike if I have to, it's irresponsible.

its more irresponsible to have no awareness of your surroundings. How about you check before you move like a normal person?

Zeeak4444 posted...

its more irresponsible to have no awareness of your surroundings. How about you check before you move like a normal person?

I do. I check the lane next to me. Not the lane behind me or the line. Because that's all I should have to check.

If you're on the line when I hit you or you hit me, you're responsible.

If lanesplitting is legal then you need to keep a look out for lanesplitters while you're changing lanes. There are signs everywhere telling you that you should do so.

A_Good_Boy posted...

If lanesplitting is legal then you need to keep a look out for lanesplitters while you're changing lanes. There are signs everywhere telling you that you should do so.

Nope. Even if it's legal I'm not going to do extra for people being unsafe, nor will I take responsibility for their unsafe decisions.

ITT: I'm above the law, I don't care what it says.

SenlinRescinds posted...

I do. I check the lane next to me. Not the lane behind me or the line. Because that's all I should have to check.

If you're on the line when I hit you or you hit me, you're responsible.

you sound like the type of dude to switch lanes going 65 while a car behind you is going 80 and has to slam on his breaks.

aka the worst kind of driver

Full_Pokedex posted...

ITT: I'm above the law, I don't care what it says.

ITT: stupid things should be legal and I'm not going to be held responsible for other people being stupid.

SenlinRescinds posted...

I do. I check the lane next to me. Not the lane behind me or the line. Because that's all I should have to check.

If you're on the line when I hit you or you hit me, you're responsible.

Lmao what the fuck is this shit

dudes gonna be in court like your honor Im not responsible for not looking! I dont care what the law says! The guy I just killed is responsible, not me!

Zeeak4444 posted...

you sound like the type of dude to switch lanes going 65 while a car behind you is going 80 and has to slam on his breaks.

aka the worst kind of driver

Absolutely not. I look with care and give a ton of space.

SenlinRescinds posted...

Nope. Even if it's legal I'm not going to do extra for people being unsafe, nor will I take responsibility for their unsafe decisions.

The onus on controlling what you strike with your vehicle is entirely on you. Nobody else outside of your vehicle bears the responsibility because you're deliberately reckless.

And I know you're not being serious. You're craven and you'd never hit someone with your car if the opportunity presented itself. You'd stew and seethe if someone was splitting a lane beside you and you'd do nothing about it but whine to CE.

MICHALECOLE posted...

Lmao what the fuck is this shit

dudes gonna be in court like your honor Im not responsible for not looking! I dont care what the law says! The guy I just killed is responsible, not me!

Lol I won't be appearing in court for anything

Lane splitting is legal in only a few states. TC should just move.

ETA: Apparently it is now legal in only ONE state. TC, just move out of California - there are plenty of other states for you to choose.

A_Good_Boy posted...

The onus on controlling what you strike with your vehicle is entirely on you. Nobody else outside of your vehicle bears the responsibility because you're deliberately reckless.

And I know you're not being serious. You're craven and you'd never hit someone with your car if the opportunity presented itself. You'd stew and seethe if someone was splitting a lane beside you and you'd do nothing about it but whine to CE.

Nope. If they're on the line they're at fault.

To clarify though, I'd NEVER intentionally hit them, or support someone who does.

Sariana21 posted...

Lane splitting is legal in only a few states. TC should just move.

It's not legal here in Oregon but they're trying. We get a lot who do it because they come uo from California which is apparently the only state it's legal now?

You should always be checking behind you when you merge. If you block a lane splitters path because you didnt look behind you, youre paying for the damage to their bike and any injuries because youre at fault

SenlinRescinds posted...

It's not legal here in Oregon but they're trying. We get a lot who do it because they come uo from California which is apparently the only state it's legal now?

Well if its not legal, then yes theyre at fault. Whats the point of the OP?

Kloe_Rinz posted...

You should always be checking behind you when you merge. If you block a lane splitters path because you didnt look behind you, youre paying for the damage to their bike and any injuries because youre at fault

Nope. They pay. I look at the lane next to me to make sure I'm not cutting off responsible drivers, not on the line or behind me to look for irresponsible ones.

Sariana21 posted...

Well if its not legal, then yes theyre at fault. Whats the point of the OP?

In response to them trying to legalize it here.

SenlinRescinds posted...

Nope. They pay. I look at the lane next to me to make sure I'm not cutting off responsible drivers, not on the line or behind me to look for irresponsible ones.

you need to look behind you when you switch lanes. Do you know what a shoulder check is? Whoever taught you to drive should be fired. You are a wreckless driver and youre going to kill someone

SenlinRescinds posted...

Nope. If they're on the line they're at fault.

To clarify though, I'd NEVER intentionally hit them, or support someone who does.

When the law changes then you're at fault.

Kloe_Rinz posted...

you need to look behind you when you switch lanes. Do you know what a shoulder check is? Whoever taught you to drive should be fired. You are a wreckless driver and youre going to kill someone

A shoulder check is looking in the lane next to you. I still look in spots behind me to make sure I'm not cutting anyone off, but thats not the same as checking on the line or behind me for lane splitters.

A_Good_Boy posted...

When the law changes then you're at fault.

Cool. They're still paying and no law will stop that.

SandersonFanboy posted...

A shoulder check is looking in the lane next to you. I still look in spots behind me to make sure I'm not cutting anyone off, but thats not the same as checking on the line or behind me for lane splitters.

Cool. They're still paying and no law will stop that.

So you dont know what a shoulder check is. Get off the roads before you kill someone

Kloe_Rinz posted...

So you dont know what a shoulder check is. Get off the roads before you kill someone

No, I do.

SandersonFanboy posted...

Cool. They're still paying and no law will stop that.

You ain't gonna do anything tough guy.

SenlinRescinds posted...

Nope. Even if it's legal I'm not going to do extra for people being unsafe, nor will I take responsibility for their unsafe decisions.

The only unsafe decision is being made by you, the guy that refuses to pay attention to his surroundings in a vehicle.

You sound like a terrible driver and the type of person that thinks they are the only ones on the road that matter. Let me guess, you also refuse to get out of the passing lane for cars that are trying to go fast than you?

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Not my fault they're driving like idiots. If they damage my car and won't pay, it isn't their shit anymore.

You guys know the difference between "lane splitting" and "lane filtering" right? Lane filtering is legal in many states, unfortunately not mine, but people still do it. It's safe if done properly and helps ease congestion.

People watch Squids doing 100+mph in between cars on YouTube and assume that's the norm for some reason.

Is SandersonFanboy also Joyrock?

theAteam posted...

Pretty sure the law says if you hit a car while lane splitting youre at fault. Unless you have proof of otherwise?

motorcyclist/bicyclist have the right of way so it's the fault of the car driver for not being more mindful.

Beveren_Rabbit posted...

motorcyclist/bicyclist have the right of way so it's the fault of the car driver for not being more mindful.

Not while lane splitting

kelemvor posted...

You guys know the difference between "lane splitting" and "lane filtering" right? Lane filtering is legal in many states, unfortunately not mine, but people still do it. It's safe if done properly and helps ease congestion.

People watch Squids doing 100+mph in between cars on YouTube and assume that's the norm for some reason.

Yes ty. I still don't like filtering either but it's nowhere near as bad as, say, splitting on a highway

SandersonFanboy posted...

Not while lane splitting

Yes ty. I still don't like filtering either but it's nowhere near as bad as, say, splitting on a highway

You cant even defend yourself on gamefaqs let alone in court