lanesplitting on the books again
Originally Posted by SB 506 Text
AN ACT relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (a) An operator on a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic: (1) shall drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane, except as provided by Subsection (e); and (2) may not move from the lane unless that movement can be made safely. (e) The operator of a motorcycle may operate the motorcycle for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction during periods of traffic congestion if: (1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety standards adopted by the department; and (2) the operator operates the motorcycle: (A) at a speed not more than five miles per hour greater than the speed of the other traffic; (B) in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20 miles per hour or less; and (C) in a location other than a school crossing zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. A bill has one again been introduced to the Texas legislature to allow motorcycle lane splitting: SB 506. Now would be the time to contact your state senators and representatives and ask them to support this bill. You can find your state reps and senator contact info by entering your address here. |
Thank You!!!
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So can i lane split on the way home today or not? :D
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Wow that's awesome. Wish the legislators in FL would get their heads out of the asses and follow.
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I said it on CF when this came up and it bears repeating here...
Regardless of the law, I doubt I'd feel any safer trying to lane split due to the fact that so many Billy-Bob-Joe-Vern-Earls might suddenly and violently oppose my doing so with the quarter panel of their 6000 lb. diamond plate adorned conveyance. Legal allowance does not guarantee civil acceptance. |
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