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yamaha rider87 · 07-04-2009, 12:10 AM

So I was riding to work yesterday, in shall we say spirited fashion as I was running a little late, and lets face it, sometimes when you have the power, you feel the need to use it, although not always in the smartest of situations. So I was moving "efficiently" through traffic and got to the front of the pack in time for my favorite S curve of my morning ride. The road goes right then cuts back on a long, deep left handed sweeper that lets you get good and laid over. So after blasting through my favorite turns I got around a few more cars and was almost to work when I saw the small army of unmarked cars with flashing lights behind me. Apparently in my haste I spit through a caravan of undercover narcotics officers

.....oops

. Unknown to me, apparently they tried to catch me before my S curve and got lost in the dust for several miles until they finally caught up, and were needless to say a little pissed. Thankfully the head officer was cool and let me go with a serious verbal beating, but I think I'll be toning it down for a bit lol. And that was my hall of shame moment.

**lonesoldier84** · 07-04-2009, 12:28 AM

haha wow thats awesome man.

kudos. rly. kudos.

**Andz** · 07-04-2009, 01:05 AM

Luckily lane splitting is legal here and I have passed cops many times without incident.

SovietRobot · 07-04-2009, 02:30 AM

Lane sharing/splitting is fully legal here if done safely. I go past cops all the time.
The motocops here even do it.

Are you sure they weren't just traffic enforcement officers? They must have been really bored to stop a bike with a minor traffic violation.

yamaha rider87 · 07-04-2009, 10:55 AM

well see lane splitting isn't legal here, and I was going way too fast....so it was more like reckless driving in their book, which is an arrestable offense.

**Botch** · 07-04-2009, 12:33 PM

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rsw81 · 07-04-2009, 12:56 PM

While it is totally legal here in Cali, I always split VERY slowly if I'm passing a cop in the process. Otherwise, it's balls to the walls!

tasop7 · 07-04-2009, 01:07 PM

I've always thought lane splitting is illegal anywhere in the US, I didn't know it varied state to state. So what is the criteria that makes it ok in states where it's legal? I'm sure if you're blasting through traffic on the highway it may not be acceptable... that's my guess. So when can you lane split?

How can I find out if it's legal or illegal in Illinois?

Sorry for the

Great story... glad you got off, but be careful and ride safe!

Luiz · 07-04-2009, 02:33 PM

Haha that is a great story. I am glad you did not get a ticket!

rsw81 · 07-04-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tasop7

I've always thought lane splitting is illegal anywhere in the US, I didn't know it varied state to state. So what is the criteria that makes it ok in states where it's legal? I'm sure if you're blasting through traffic on the highway it may not be acceptable... that's my guess. So when can you lane split?

How can I find out if it's legal or illegal in Illinois?

Sorry for the

Great story... glad you got off, but be careful and ride safe!

Unfortunately for you, it's illegal in all states EXCEPT california. The oddity is that it is not explicitely stated to be legal, yet it is also not stated to be illegal. Thus, by default, it is legal here. The ticket you can get, however, falls into the category of unsafe maneuver or unsafe driving. Basically, if traffic is stopped, dont' be doing 90mph while splitting. Be reasonable and safe, and no one will bother you.

07-04-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
yamaha rider87 Junior Member Bike: 07 FZ6 (yamaha blue) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sparks, Nevada Posts: 233 Thanks: 83 Thanked 58 Times in 34 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Split lanes between cops! So I was riding to work yesterday, in shall we say spirited fashion as I was running a little late, and lets face it, sometimes when you have the power, you feel the need to use it, although not always in the smartest of situations. So I was moving "efficiently" through traffic and got to the front of the pack in time for my favorite S curve of my morning ride. The road goes right then cuts back on a long, deep left handed sweeper that lets you get good and laid over. So after blasting through my favorite turns I got around a few more cars and was almost to work when I saw the small army of unmarked cars with flashing lights behind me. Apparently in my haste I spit through a caravan of undercover narcotics officers .....oops . Unknown to me, apparently they tried to catch me before my S curve and got lost in the dust for several miles until they finally caught up, and were needless to say a little pissed. Thankfully the head officer was cool and let me go with a serious verbal beating, but I think I'll be toning it down for a bit lol. And that was my hall of shame moment. __________________ R.I.P. Spinner....You're my boy Blue!!!!! 07 FZ6 * motovation frame sliders* Cut, painted, and put trim kit on windscreen* Two bros dual aluminum slip ons* Two bros fender eliminator* removed rear hugger* Power Commander 3* K&N high flow air filter* Arrow Cat-Elim Pipe* Parts Unlimited mirrors* ASV shorties* Pro-Grip tank pad, gas cap trim kit and grips* Coming soon: LP short stalk front signals, LuckyIrishBoy209's footpegs

07-04-2009, 12:28 AM	#2
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07-04-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
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07-04-2009, 02:30 AM	#4
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07-04-2009, 10:55 AM	#5
yamaha rider87 Junior Member Bike: 07 FZ6 (yamaha blue) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sparks, Nevada Posts: 233 Thanks: 83 Thanked 58 Times in 34 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Split lanes between cops! well see lane splitting isn't legal here, and I was going way too fast....so it was more like reckless driving in their book, which is an arrestable offense. __________________ R.I.P. Spinner....You're my boy Blue!!!!! 07 FZ6 * motovation frame sliders* Cut, painted, and put trim kit on windscreen* Two bros dual aluminum slip ons* Two bros fender eliminator* removed rear hugger* Power Commander 3* K&N high flow air filter* Arrow Cat-Elim Pipe* Parts Unlimited mirrors* ASV shorties* Pro-Grip tank pad, gas cap trim kit and grips* Coming soon: LP short stalk front signals, LuckyIrishBoy209's footpegs

07-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
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07-04-2009, 12:56 PM	#7
rsw81 Keep it Kosher Bike: Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 593 Thanked 427 Times in 282 Posts Rep Power: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Split lanes between cops! While it is totally legal here in Cali, I always split VERY slowly if I'm passing a cop in the process. Otherwise, it's balls to the walls! __________________ Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't. Gear up. 2009 Triumph Street Triple R Matte Graphite 2006 Blue Yamaha FZ6 - wrecked 9/20/08 Chocolate lovers make better lovers. Mods: R6 Projector Headlight Retrofit, dual 4300k HID kit XenonDepot, 2 Bros Exhaust, FAZR6 FE, Uncaged Frame Sliders

07-04-2009, 01:07 PM	#8
tasop7 Enjoying Life! Bike: 2007 Blue FZ6, 2007 Suzuki C50 SE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northwest Chicago suburbs Posts: 178 Thanks: 37 Thanked 42 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Split lanes between cops! I've always thought lane splitting is illegal anywhere in the US, I didn't know it varied state to state. So what is the criteria that makes it ok in states where it's legal? I'm sure if you're blasting through traffic on the highway it may not be acceptable... that's my guess. So when can you lane split? How can I find out if it's legal or illegal in Illinois? Sorry for the Great story... glad you got off, but be careful and ride safe!

07-04-2009, 02:33 PM	#9
Luiz Junior Member Bike: Faster Blue FZ6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 162 Thanks: 87 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Split lanes between cops! Haha that is a great story. I am glad you did not get a ticket!

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