Okay, so today I wanted to figure out which states actually let you lane split. I’ve heard of it, seen some videos, but I wasn’t totally sure where it’s allowed. It’s something I’ve been curious about, and I will record my whole searching process.
Start My Research
First, I fired up my * I opened my browser.
Find Reliable Information
- I typed “in what states is lane splitting legal” into the search bar.
- I got a bunch of results, but I wanted to make sure I got it right.
Check Different Sources
- I opened several search results in new tabs, including articles from motorcycle websites, legal sites, and news pages.
- I compared the information on different websites, looking for consistent details, and make sure the information on the websites is updated.
Summarize the Results
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The search result tell me that:Currently, California is the only state where lane splitting is explicitly legal, thanks to a law passed in 2016.
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Utah legalized lane filtering (a variation) in 2019.
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Colorado followed Utah and legalized lane filtering in 2020
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Montana also legalized lane filtering in 2021.
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Oregon passed a lane filtering law in 2021, but it only applies to certain situations.
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I noticed a few other states are thinking about it, like Connecticut and Maryland, but they haven’t made it official yet.
My Conclusion
So, after all that digging, it’s clear that lane splitting/filtering is still pretty rare in the US. California’s the main place, with a few others doing a modified version. I am exciting to find that there’s a slow but steady trend toward more states considering it.
