BARFers at work! silversv has been instrumental in getting the correct information regarding the safety and effectiveness of Lane Sharing to the right people. Congratulations!
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421696
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421696
Lane Sharing is being supported by two of the big three in California. We have CHP on board and below is a link to their website and the info being distributed. The California Office of Traffic Safety is also supporting the information and should have the info posted on their website soon. The Department of Motor Vehicles has the information at their executive level and reviewing if they will be supporting. If they do we will get the info posted up on their website and begin integrating the info into the car and motorcycle handbooks. CALTRANS has also approved.
What does this mean? We finally have the support of the premier traffic safety organizations in the state to promote lane sharing in California. We finally have an accepted set of "guidelines" to be used to lane share in a safe and acceptable manner.
The Message:
Motorcyclists who are competent enough riders to lane split, should follow these general guidelines if choosing to lane split:
1)Travel at a speed that is no more than 10 MPH faster than other traffic – danger increases at higher speed differentials.
2)It is not advisable to lane split when traffic flow is at 30 mph or faster – danger increases as overall speed increases.
3)Typically, it is more desirable to split between the #1 and #2 lanes than between other lanes.
4)Consider the total environment in which you are splitting, including the width of the lanes, size of surrounding vehicles, as well as roadway, weather, and lighting conditions.
5)Be alert and anticipate possible movements by other road users.