Not lane splitting but a question sorta like it [Michigan] - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

bsk8er48 · 10-10-2008, 06:54 PM

I know splitting ain't legal but after looking at the michigan Motorcyle laws I saw this.

Quote:

A person operating a motorcycle, moped, low-speed vehicle, electric personal assistive mobility device, or bicycle shall not pass between lines of traffic, but may pass on the left of traffic moving in his or her direction in the case of a 2-way street, or on the left or right of traffic in the case of a 1-way street, in an unoccupied lane.\\\\\"

If im reading it correctly if traffic is line up in my lane and the left lane is not occupied I can "cut" by going on the left. (2-way) I wanna clarify before I do any of the sort, some area's it could be safe and faster for me if it actully is allowed.

Any idea's on this? I sorta think they just mean like the whole passing deal (non-double yellow, car can do it too). But its not explianed in detail.

**sportrider** · 10-10-2008, 07:07 PM

I think the same rules that apply to a cage apply here.

MtnCarver · 10-10-2008, 10:14 PM

The technical jargin makes this more confusing than it needs to be, but take that away and it pretty much says that lane splitting is illegal. Why do they make it so tempting to interpret the laws? They should try and be as direct as possible.

10-10-2008, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,643 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	Re: Not lane splitting but a question sorta like it [Michigan] I think the same rules that apply to a cage apply here. __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here.

10-10-2008, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
MtnCarver Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fontana, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #4526	Re: Not lane splitting but a question sorta like it [Michigan] The technical jargin makes this more confusing than it needs to be, but take that away and it pretty much says that lane splitting is illegal. Why do they make it so tempting to interpret the laws? They should try and be as direct as possible. Last edited by MtnCarver; 10-10-2008 at 10:16 PM..

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