5 Minutes of Motorcycle Filtering (Lane Splitting) in London, UK | Moments 04

Watch as we weave in and out of a long traffic in London, UK. On this day, many cars were considerate and aware of the motorcycle filtering. Filtering, also known as lane splitting, is the practice of a motorcycle rider moving between lanes of slow-moving or stationary traffic. In the UK, filtering is legal and is recognised as a safe and efficient way for motorcyclists to navigate through congested roads.
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[@razzle1964]

A dear friend of mine used to say “there’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance”.

[@brxtn12]

beautiful

[@RTPOV]

Hey! I’m doing an educational video on Filtering/Lane splitting around the world. Do you mind If I use a short clip from this video? Full credit will be given! Ride Safe!

[@deboggs]

Confident rider🫶

[@alexrusselldev]

This is complacency, not confidence. Complacent riders eventually turn into complacent smears on the pavement.

[@deboggs]

​@@alexrusselldevit's my opinion, don't try tell me any different sunshine 🎯

[@alexrusselldev]

@@deboggs alright buddy, maybe stick to having opinions on things you know about then, no experienced biker would share your opinion.

[@deboggs]

@@alexrusselldev why are you so judgemental?? If he wants to drive of a cliff, that's his problem !!

[@YamahaMt0]

​@@alexrusselldevits confident as many are scared, I started filtering by going on the outside.

[@alexrusselldev]

You might want to double check your lights as it appears you have your high beams turned on through most of the video. Not sure on your exact model of bike but it should be a switch on your left handlebar, operable by your thumb.

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

for increased visibility, they know

[@alexrusselldev]

@@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347 if they’re doing it on purpose then that’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard so far today. Exactly what you wanna be doing when your life relies on people seeing you, dazzle them with your lights!

[@YamahaMt0]

​​@@alexrusselldev motorcycle lights are always on for a reason, we have one tiny light half the watts of cars.
I ride every night and to many flash lights for speed cameras, people risk me crashing to save a speeding ticket.
My light doesn't do shit to them

[@alexrusselldev]

@@YamahaMt0 yes but look at the guys dashboard. Motorcycle headlights and running lights should always be on for visibility but this guy also has his high beams on. He also has his hazards on. He's got no road sense or control over the bike and he can't even work his electrics properly. Inexperienced riders like this guy are the reason bikers get a bad name.

[@YamahaMt0]

@@alexrusselldev I pretty much have to always have my high beams on due to light being to WEAK, I use to turn off at every passing car only to crash as couldn't SEE.
I Don't have hazard lights but that would be for the same reason I wear a hi vis vest, I get it's not a cool look for most but makes me more visible
Not everyone looks at hazards the same and we can miss alot, I watch my own clips and be like why did I do that.
But I know

[@shutinyanks]

5mins of someone filtering idiotic with his hazard lights on

[@realMaverickBuckley]

It's legal in the UK, doesn't make it safe, but it is legal.

[@alexrusselldev]

​@@realMaverickBuckley It's legal WHEN it's safe, big difference. As soon as it becomes unsafe you open yourself up to other charges such as driving without due care and attention. Some of this is fine but a in a lot of these clips the traffic is moving faster than is safe so the rider should tuck in until traffic slows, or the rider is moving past the traffic a bit too quickly.
Also a worrying lack of awareness, at 2:46 in particular the rider is travelling far to quick and ends up wedging themselves in the drivers side blind spot of a car that is already clearly indicating right. There is no progress to be made here which is evident as the biker has to wait until the vehicles move off before they can proceed themselves. Why wait in such a sketchy spot?
4:17 again, way too quick into a developing situation. I would argue that looking up the road at the traffic moving off this is the time to be looking to rejoin the flow of traffic until it slows again, rather than filtering. Flying up on the blue car actually wasted MORE of the cammers time as the car then hesitated and the cammer had to wait behind it anyway.
The clip starting at 4:33 is another example of taking on a huge amount of risk for very little progress. The traffic here is moving through a very tight and confined space and also moving at an acceptable speed, I would position myself near the lane markings here for safety but not attempt to make progress, especially not by weaving through with a high speed difference.
I have filtered a lot and did used to ride like this when I first started. I feel like this crosses the line and is far too agressive. At the end of the day, it's only really the cammer who will pay the price when it goes wrong, but the price is not worth the buzz in my opnion.

[@shutinyanks]

@@realMaverickBuckley I know its legal but what he is doing is not safe plus keeping hazards on the whole time is against the highway code. You would change your mind in an instant if a loved one stepped out in front of him whilst in a residential street and hes travelling 30+ mph

[@nickbrigg5203]

Oof going a bit quick aren't you, the rule of thumb I was taught is no more than 20 mph faster than the slowest vehicle around you.