Where I live people will intentionally cut you off from lane splitting if they see you coming. It's the stupid mentality of "if I have to wait then so do you" and it's dumb af.
I have no respect for these people. I am not blocking them from moving. They create a hazardous situation by blocking vehicles intentionally. Technically doing that is a reckless driving charge.
Bikers already have to put up with a lot of the inconveniences of riding. They've earned the right to lane split. Let them have just a little something. lol. Otherwise there is no reason to ride their bikes to work instead of taking the car. We could improve the efficiency of our roads and reduce traffic pollution by allowing lane splitting and being more friendly to bikers.
Actually instead of being jealous, they should start riding bike too, less carbon footprint and eventually less traffic. Almost 80% drive big cars with only one person inside. I don't know why people think you're gonna die if you ride a bike.
I would like to see more lane splitting in a courteous and safe manner. I see lots of motorcyclist speeding and swerving yet I never see basic safe, slow and courteous acts of lane splitting to avoid stand still traffic. By the way, Texas has outlawed red light cameras, thus those in power want red light running, so always look left when traffic lights turn green.
Texas needs to make this legal. I don't understand how they think riding side by side is any safer than lane splitting according to their logic. If one, why not the other? Make it legal Texas. One of the most unfriendly motorcycle states. Guess Abbott is mad because his wheel chair isn't as fast.
@@timclarke1737 Incorrect. They didn't pass it. They only made riding side by side legal. They were voting on it, but lane splitting and filtering is still illegal in Texas. I also have been recently ticketed for it.
@briarfox637 looks like they recently changed it back, because it was, with stipulations, that traffic had to be below a specific speed and the cyclist couldn't be going more than 15 or 20 mph faster than the traffic they were passing.
MAYBE FILTRING INSTEAD OF LANE SPLITTING . I AM GUILT AS CHARGE OF SPLITTING LANES , BUT IT S COMPLICATED BECAUSE IT WILL HAVE THOSE THAT WILL BULLET PAST PEOPLE. AND IT SUCKS.....BUT FILTRING ONLY LET YOU SPLIT LANE WHEN TRAFIC COME TO A STOP OR WHEN IT S BUMPER T BUMPER TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS OF NO MORE THAN 20MILES . IT SOUNDS SAFER FOR EVERYONE. I BELIVE COLORADO JUST PASSED SOMETHING LIKE THAT.
@@timclarke1737 Not in texas my friend. It was never legal in Texas. It was up for vote but the house rejected it. Ironically they made it OK to ride side by side. In Texas, at no time is filtering or lane splitting legal.
My dad who has ridden motorcycles his whole life would tell me, the only time to lane split is when you are at a dead stop at an intersection or stop sign and the person behind you does not alow down. I would rather take the ticket, and get out of the situation then end up getting crushed under a car.
I live in Austin commute everyday 40+ miles down I-35 each way. I filter when it's slow or stopped. I pass cops almost everyday and they do not care, they get that it's necessary. Ride safe brotha, beautiful bike!
i have major problems in Dallas trying to lane split i don't know if the people are just pos or if the lanes are not as wide but nobody really wants to let me come through and the bonus lane...man forget it unless you want a flat.
Dallas traffic is too dangerous. The city is full of asshole drivers and motorcyclists. I agree that yall should lane split but there’s just too much fuckery on the freeway. Shits gotta change in dfw.
@@Greytide1 Lane splitting doesn't endanger anyone or their property. It's literally done everywhere else in the world but America as a standard practice with less motorcycle fatalities.
Laws definitely need to be changed. Lane filtering is a must for motorcycles, especially in the hot weather months. Cars have air conditioner, motorcycles do not. Plus motorcycles only hold a few gallons of gas compared to cars. As far as lane splitting, I think only in very slow moving traffic, 30mph or lower. I only say this because some motorcyclists would abuse lane splitting which is why we're in this dilemma in the first place.
Is lane splitting legal in Texas in 2024? Lane splitting is now illegal in Texas That loophole was officially closed when Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 4122 into law during the 2023 legislative session. Specifically, the bill states that a motorcyclist may not: (B) operate the motorcycle between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction; or.Jun 5, 2024
Luckily lane splitting has never been illegal where I live as long as it was done safely. I think the reason for that was so that motor cops could do it legally w/out having to use lights and sirens. If you think you're bike gets hot I was doing this over 45 years ago on 2-stroke bikes that don't like to be putt around on. They like to be revving.
Your smart tho you have your clutch ready and you were revving constantly to let others know a motorcycle is coming through. You have a safer approach to lane splitting. You’re one of the good ones that use situational awareness.
I’ve sent 2 letters to my state rep to try and get this law changed. I’m about the send a 3rd letter. We all need to let our reps know that this law has nothing to do with safety. They let guys roll around without helmets in Texas but filtering is illegal?? Smh
Roads in Houston are a nightmare. He was riding on the some of the best roads in Houston because that’s the rich part of town. But the rest of Houston is pot holes, wide ruts, and uneven lane slabs. And I’m sorry my dude, but your self confidence is false. Going 18 is not a guarantee that you won’t get in an accident. I’m sure you’re aware how many drivers in Houston don’t have insurance, will hit and run and will do something stupid when you least expect it. You have a beautiful bike so stay safe. I’ll be looking for you out there on 610/Memorial. Keep an eye out for a silver Suzuki SV1000s. (That’s probably the best looking R1 I’ve ever seen. Love that particular retro Yamaha racing color scheme, the gold rims and clear wind screen. It’s perfect for that bike really).
Be careful a lot of people don’t look out for motorcycle riders still and a lot of people been texting while driving in Houston Texas I’ve seen it all the time
Brake and clutch guards but no jacket? Gear up! But yes, as you mentioned, lane splitting is safer because the car's behind you can't anticipate how much faster the bike can come to a stop or slow down without even applying brakes. ride safe and do a track day when you get the chance.
I pass up cops lane splitting and the never say anything. Cops dont care as long as ur being safe about it. Never sit in traffic on ur bike to overheat. Great video bro. Ill see you out there
I would not pass/utilize emergency stop lane because of nails and sharp road debris but I do split under 25 mph usually between most left and second lane in DFW traffic. It's probably illegal in Texas but if you do it w/ courtesy, safe and not going too fast, other cars usually don't care and let you split by.
im a new rider in the woodlands, got my bike October 3rd. I went to Houston for the first time the other night on my bike to shoot an event and it was so bad riding in Houston. The city itself is beautiful riding through, but we have the worst drivers. I'm so scared to lane split.
page 1 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures says that if you know that following a law is dangerous to you or someone else, it is a crime to follow that law. A causeless charge is a felony in Texas. A causeless means the charge is for no reason. Nothing was lost, damaged, .... The California highway Motorcycle Police came out and said that it is safer to lane split then it is to not lane split. They said if you could lane split then you should lane split. Texas has had YEARS to challenge this in court, it would either have to be in a CA court or in a Federal Court. They have chosen not too. So it is legal to lane split in Texas. But like I said a causeless charge is a felony in Texas and every judge in Texas is a crooked POS.
Life long Houstonian that rides and travels a lot for work. I’m always impressed in other states where drivers seem to do their best to leave room for lane splitting and are accustomed to seeing it. Texans really don’t appreciate you passing them and often react aggressively. That really sucks because getting sandwiched is a real possibility.
Even in states where it's illegal, lane splitting in dead traffic is something most of us will do.(On a bike) I've split past cops in thick traffic with no hassle. (Illegal in Louisiana)
We need lane filtering in Florida. The lanes are huge here. It's too hot to be sitting in traffic. That's probably half the reason why almost nobody wears gear.
keeping up the roads too dude, because 2 days ago I was blind sided by a car and end up hitting a large metal pipe in the middle of 288 2 days ago that almost made me crash. it bent my rim , and it took a lot to keep a liter bike under control after hitting a pipe like that......God took an extra care of me that day.
Brah it’s like this in Savannah every day for me in the summer nothings worst then being in bumper to bumper traffic in high humidity with. 200 degree engine cooking your nuts lol
I live in Pearland and agree with you 100% about the traffic. It sucks. I really don't do lane splitting. I guess I'm a little scared of being caught or being hit. I'm 69 years old so I have to watch what I do. I know a lot of drivers are always cutting in front of you to get a little closer in line. Have a good day and be safe.
I live in city centre and bruhhhh all these people moving to Houston has made the city honestly not enjoyable cause of traffic has gotten ten times worse. Been there for 15 yrs
While I do agree with you about lane splitting, that's a very bold assumption that people will move out of your way because you have a loud bike. Especially on the west loop by the Galleria.
Born in San Antonio and lived in all the major cities including Houston. I have been riding for over 50 years and I have Always split lanes. As long as you don’t blast by 35 mph above the speed of flowing traffic you should be good. Stoplights is where you will get smashed due to Idiots with their heads in their phones.
I filter under conditions to keep me safe; is enough room to narrow UK roads. If the oncoming lane isnt turning into a side road and if there is a large enough space to slot back in. Always expect any car to filter in the emergency lane even tho they not allowed. If I need to stop behind a car I always move of to one side of the car never centre. Drivers dont always hear u coming tho.
I could get behind reasonable rules for lane splitting and use of emergency lanes. But then there are those that ruin it for the rest of us. Honestly, I feel TX banned lane splitting just to spite Californians who moved here.
And riding on the shoulder? When did that become legal? I dont lane split because i tend to avoid high traffic roads as much as possible but i don'treally care if others do as long as they're doing it in a safe and polite manner. The main goal is to reach your destination alive and in tact. My bike is liquid cooled. I can sympathize with all of you sitting on air cooled bikes. Brutal.
nahhh. i only lane split at a stop light and theres minimal cars ahead or in HEAVY NYC traffic. cause lane splitting is illegal. u can say whatever reason u want for why u should do it, it aint worth getting a ticket from a cop or having to deal with someone getting mad. or worse, getting hit.
If the humidity doesn’t get you in houston, the potholes and Morons. I’ve spent a lot of years riding 610, 45, and all the medical area for years roasting my nuts on a panigale. There is no way I’m not lane splitting. Every once and while you’ll get that “A-hole” that want to keep you from going but for the most of the time people are actually really cool. I do anything that would cause harm to them or their vehicle and I don’t lane do splitting with 18 wheelers when they are in a place they could have to swerve, slam on the brakes. I also think lane splitting is done safer when the bike is louder. I’m not saying I wouldn’t do it; I would just be way more cautious with a quieter bike. But bike life in the south is no joke and lane splitting is a must especially with certain bikes and while riding with certain degrees of safety gear.
Only one out of a hundred splitters do it “safely”. Most are crotch rockets buzzing through at high speed. Even this example is going at higher speed than the rest of the traffic. Darwin at work.
I'm pretty sure that riding the emergency lane is illegal everywhere. Lane SPLITTING is traveling between 2 legal lanes of traffic, even in California. This does not include the emergency lane on eithsr side. I believe lane splitting is generally safer if done correctly and there aren't people actively trying to cut you off. No more than 10 miles an hour faster than traffic and NOT exceeding the speed limit. In California, it is also advised not to split between large vehicles like 18 wheelers, dump trucks, buses, etc. If those rules are followed, I think it should be legal everywhere.
The many many many times I been to h town. Lane split should be ok to do in traffic 💯% Specially on 45 getting into Houston from the woodlands and on 610 and 59 ect. Even in Dallas ect
Lane Splitting is not a problem in CA and is much safer for Bikers. Unless you have superhuman strength in your left-hand heavy traffic can be impossible to handle safely!
Lane splitting is only safe when cars are moving because when they are still anyone would assume is safe to cross the lines, expecially where you have junctions because you don't want to enter a side window at 30 or worst knock a pedestrain with 600 pounds rolling
Lane splitting in TX is illegal most places it's illegal. If you wreck get hurt or cause property damage it will be your fault 100%. So do it at your own risk!
Not gonna lie but no one can honestly hear you. No matter how loud your pipe is car manufacturers have been able to reduce outside noise so much that police sirens right next of them can't be heard
Aye bro don’t post or say anything incriminating. HPD used my RUclips and socials in court so I took everything down. Be safe man they’re not biker friendly if you’re not on a Harley
Yet another bad rider that makes drivers hate them. As someone who rode for years this irritates me like crazy. The fact that somehow you think your terrible unsafe riding is justified is ridiculous. You cause all riders to be less safe.
@nonyabusiness4151 you referring to stopping in traffic? Apparently your one of the drivers or riders that makes everyone else less safe. That rider in the video is a complete idiot and a danger to society in general.
Lane splitting has not been made legal in Texas. Transportation code adopted in 2015 in Texas states that vehicles should drive completely within a single lane (not between.) And in Texas there are no specific driving laws permitting lane splitting, lane filtering. Sec. 545.060. DRIVING ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC. (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;
Texas needs the 10/10 rule. Max car speed is 10mph. Max bike speed is 10mph faster than car. Let’s make this legal again, the police don’t do anything if you’re being safe anyways. We’re being safe, LFG! 🏆
Gas and manuals arent a good reason to lane split, cars have that problem too. The only reason and safest way to lane split is at a red light as a start. Too many motorcyclists use "safety" as an argument to cover their underlying reason of convenience. If youre not speeding you can brake and predict better. Knowing your surroundings, sun position, being in the right lane position when stopped or slowed. We cannot put the responsibilities on drivers to see us. There are many ways to ride safe without lane splitting. I live in houston as well, i know very well the traffic and the drivers. Never had a crash and dont speed either.
Ridden in Houston for 45 years. I never lane split now after witnessing a terrible accident due to this practice. You are just another driver on the road. But I guess if you are entitled to not follow the law, go for it. Your rationalization is survivor bias.
There is a law saying this is illegal for a reason, it is not safer, it can and does result in some pretty nasty crashes. The rule that is the “legal” way is the bike may not exceed 5mph FASTER than the flow of traffic. Which means at zero you can only do 5mp. In Texas there is a clause that allows lane splitting but it is not at “normal” speeds. Reving the bike makes you an ass,, thinking loud exhaust makes people hear you is stupid and completely against the laws of physics. Your exhaust would need to be in front of the bike not behind. You haven’t crashed….yet. You will, everyone does.
I’ve ridden bikes for 20 years in Texas. From CBR’s to Indian’s, never lane split, never ridden in the frontage…. If you don’t want to observe our laws, either move to a state that has traffic and allows those acts, or get a car. Quit coming up with every excuse you can imagine to justify your inability to abide our laws.
Or I'll just lane split because I'm not going to cook in 105f and you can leave if you don't like it... Acting like everyone who wants this comes from out of state. I've lived here my entire life and I would love to move at 5-10mph through traffic to stay cool.
@@oni-one574 or you could drive a car with air conditioning in 105f temps. Seems common sense 😂 Motorcycles are not, and have never been intended as a primary means of daily transportation annually… They are a leisure toy, and our state, which I was born and raised in, have not changed our minds on this matter. Instead in September 2023, we made it officially illegal. Keep tarnishing the reputation of motorcyclists, you won’t get sympathy from me when you get hit 🤙🏽
@@yohanthegr8 I have a car, truck, and SUV. Bikes may be toys to you, but to the rest of the world, they are efficient and we need more bikes on the road. Less cars. Especially in Houston where traffic is HOURS long, for no other reason than greed, laziness, and the failure to develop modern mass transit that could connect our cities so much more efficiently and make it easier for commercial vehicles by relieving congestion. No no needs another single person in a large vehicle. You keep saying we, but you are the minority among riders. I don't really care, if you don't like it, cry more about it. We will split, you will wait and do nothing about it. You literally get no sympathy from anyone else when you get hit sitting in your lane, waiting. No no one cares about you either way. You sound like a Harley rider.
You dont even how to ride, right, passing through the cars on the lines, what if a car suddenly changes the line of driving, do you a favor and find about MotoJitsu
In california, this technique is perfectly legal in the circumstances in which the author describes, lower speed applications. It's legal, because it is statistically safer for the riders. I am uninformed about the legality in houston.
Lane splitting has not been made legal in Texas. Transportation code adopted in 2015 in Texas states that vehicles should drive completely within a single lane (not between.) And in Texas there are no specific driving laws permitting lane splitting, lane filtering. Sec. 545.060. DRIVING ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC. (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;
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Where I live people will intentionally cut you off from lane splitting if they see you coming. It's the stupid mentality of "if I have to wait then so do you" and it's dumb af.
I have no respect for these people. I am not blocking them from moving. They create a hazardous situation by blocking vehicles intentionally. Technically doing that is a reckless driving charge.
Facts
let me guess florida?
Bikers already have to put up with a lot of the inconveniences of riding. They've earned the right to lane split. Let them have just a little something. lol. Otherwise there is no reason to ride their bikes to work instead of taking the car. We could improve the efficiency of our roads and reduce traffic pollution by allowing lane splitting and being more friendly to bikers.
Actually instead of being jealous, they should start riding bike too, less carbon footprint and eventually less traffic. Almost 80% drive big cars with only one person inside. I don't know why people think you're gonna die if you ride a bike.
I would like to see more lane splitting in a courteous and safe manner. I see lots of motorcyclist speeding and swerving yet I never see basic safe, slow and courteous acts of lane splitting to avoid stand still traffic. By the way, Texas has outlawed red light cameras, thus those in power want red light running, so always look left when traffic lights turn green.
Texas needs to make this legal. I don't understand how they think riding side by side is any safer than lane splitting according to their logic. If one, why not the other? Make it legal Texas. One of the most unfriendly motorcycle states. Guess Abbott is mad because his wheel chair isn't as fast.
It is legal in Harris County now.
@@timclarke1737 Incorrect. They didn't pass it. They only made riding side by side legal. They were voting on it, but lane splitting and filtering is still illegal in Texas. I also have been recently ticketed for it.
@briarfox637 looks like they recently changed it back, because it was, with stipulations, that traffic had to be below a specific speed and the cyclist couldn't be going more than 15 or 20 mph faster than the traffic they were passing.
MAYBE FILTRING INSTEAD OF LANE SPLITTING . I AM GUILT AS CHARGE OF SPLITTING LANES , BUT IT S COMPLICATED BECAUSE IT WILL HAVE THOSE THAT WILL BULLET PAST PEOPLE. AND IT SUCKS.....BUT FILTRING ONLY LET YOU SPLIT LANE WHEN TRAFIC COME TO A STOP OR WHEN IT S BUMPER T BUMPER TRAFFIC WITH SPEEDS OF NO MORE THAN 20MILES . IT SOUNDS SAFER FOR EVERYONE. I BELIVE COLORADO JUST PASSED SOMETHING LIKE THAT.
@@timclarke1737 Not in texas my friend. It was never legal in Texas. It was up for vote but the house rejected it. Ironically they made it OK to ride side by side.
In Texas, at no time is filtering or lane splitting legal.
My dad who has ridden motorcycles his whole life would tell me, the only time to lane split is when you are at a dead stop at an intersection or stop sign and the person behind you does not alow down.
I would rather take the ticket, and get out of the situation then end up getting crushed under a car.
Motorcyclists can literally pass out from the heat sitting in heavy traffic.
I live in Austin commute everyday 40+ miles down I-35 each way. I filter when it's slow or stopped. I pass cops almost everyday and they do not care, they get that it's necessary. Ride safe brotha, beautiful bike!
i have major problems in Dallas trying to lane split i don't know if the people are just pos or if the lanes are not as wide but nobody really wants to let me come through and the bonus lane...man forget it unless you want a flat.
Dallas freeways are poorly designed and thought out. Houston here and we just have bad drivers. Dallas though, them roads are a hazard themselves.
I live in Dallas and I ride, drivers here are POS and feel entitled.
Dallas traffic is too dangerous. The city is full of asshole drivers and motorcyclists. I agree that yall should lane split but there’s just too much fuckery on the freeway. Shits gotta change in dfw.
I love how every example video of Houston traffic goes right past my house 😂
You live near 610? I feel so bad for you. 610 and 45 are the worst.
@@WhopperJrNoCheese Yup, 610 and 290 lol. Going anywhere is hell.
@@rickertonfickerton1268that 610/290 area is absolutely terrible
Yeah, lane splitting virtually eliminates the chances of being rear ended in traffic.
@@Greytide1 Lane splitting doesn't endanger anyone or their property. It's literally done everywhere else in the world but America as a standard practice with less motorcycle fatalities.
@@Greytide1 And you chose to wake up and be a dumb fuck today.
Laws definitely need to be changed. Lane filtering is a must for motorcycles, especially in the hot weather months. Cars have air conditioner, motorcycles do not. Plus motorcycles only hold a few gallons of gas compared to cars. As far as lane splitting, I think only in very slow moving traffic, 30mph or lower. I only say this because some motorcyclists would abuse lane splitting which is why we're in this dilemma in the first place.
what’s your mic set up?? it’s crispy clearrrrr 🤌🏽
It's unsafe in Houston no matter how fast or slow you're going, because some AH in a cage is going to rage on you for doing it :(
Houston is unsafe for humans. period.
bro you needa watch crash test goat. he's out there, that mf krazzyyy brothaman out there on his duka🔥 ride safe yall
Ducati NYC is a crazy good lane splitter too.
Is lane splitting legal in Texas in 2024?
Lane splitting is now illegal in Texas
That loophole was officially closed when Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 4122 into law during the 2023 legislative session. Specifically, the bill states that a motorcyclist may not: (B) operate the motorcycle between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction; or.Jun 5, 2024
Luckily lane splitting has never been illegal where I live as long as it was done safely. I think the reason for that was so that motor cops could do it legally w/out having to use lights and sirens. If you think you're bike gets hot I was doing this over 45 years ago on 2-stroke bikes that don't like to be putt around on. They like to be revving.
P.S. I commented before the end so now I have to say I love your paint scheme. Old school GP500 race vibe.
Your smart tho you have your clutch ready and you were revving constantly to let others know a motorcycle is coming through. You have a safer approach to lane splitting. You’re one of the good ones that use situational awareness.
I’ve sent 2 letters to my state rep to try and get this law changed. I’m about the send a 3rd letter. We all need to let our reps know that this law has nothing to do with safety. They let guys roll around without helmets in Texas but filtering is illegal?? Smh
What about splitting at highway speeds, or just to get in front of the line at a stop light
What do you use to make your audio sound so clear
I feel like cagers down here don't understand lane splitting and take it as a aggressive action and they wanna retaliate and act like assholes.
So hyped to get my next bike
Roads in Houston are a nightmare. He was riding on the some of the best roads in Houston because that’s the rich part of town. But the rest of Houston is pot holes, wide ruts, and uneven lane slabs. And I’m sorry my dude, but your self confidence is false. Going 18 is not a guarantee that you won’t get in an accident. I’m sure you’re aware how many drivers in Houston don’t have insurance, will hit and run and will do something stupid when you least expect it. You have a beautiful bike so stay safe. I’ll be looking for you out there on 610/Memorial. Keep an eye out for a silver Suzuki SV1000s. (That’s probably the best looking R1 I’ve ever seen. Love that particular retro Yamaha racing color scheme, the gold rims and clear wind screen. It’s perfect for that bike really).
Be careful a lot of people don’t look out for motorcycle riders still and a lot of people been texting while driving in Houston Texas I’ve seen it all the time
Is lane splitting legal in Texas?
Brake and clutch guards but no jacket? Gear up! But yes, as you mentioned, lane splitting is safer because the car's behind you can't anticipate how much faster the bike can come to a stop or slow down without even applying brakes. ride safe and do a track day when you get the chance.
I pass up cops lane splitting and the never say anything. Cops dont care as long as ur being safe about it. Never sit in traffic on ur bike to overheat. Great video bro. Ill see you out there
I agree with you moved here from California and I also split lanes here in slow speed….
Too hot and too many cars..
I lane split when traffic is stopped. And I slowly split. If it’s moving I just stay in my lane.
I would not pass/utilize emergency stop lane because of nails and sharp road debris but I do split under 25 mph usually between most left and second lane in DFW traffic. It's probably illegal in Texas but if you do it w/ courtesy, safe and not going too fast, other cars usually don't care and let you split by.
im a new rider in the woodlands, got my bike October 3rd. I went to Houston for the first time the other night on my bike to shoot an event and it was so bad riding in Houston. The city itself is beautiful riding through, but we have the worst drivers. I'm so scared to lane split.
What's with the guy at 1:10? Can't stand by his side?
page 1 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures says that if you know that following a law is dangerous to you or someone else, it is a crime to follow that law.
A causeless charge is a felony in Texas. A causeless means the charge is for no reason. Nothing was lost, damaged, ....
The California highway Motorcycle Police came out and said that it is safer to lane split then it is to not lane split. They said if you could lane split then you should lane split.
Texas has had YEARS to challenge this in court, it would either have to be in a CA court or in a Federal Court. They have chosen not too.
So it is legal to lane split in Texas. But like I said a causeless charge is a felony in Texas and every judge in Texas is a crooked POS.
Lmao this is my ride home from work every day
Life long Houstonian that rides and travels a lot for work. I’m always impressed in other states where drivers seem to do their best to leave room for lane splitting and are accustomed to seeing it. Texans really don’t appreciate you passing them and often react aggressively. That really sucks because getting sandwiched is a real possibility.
Illegal in my state! Missouri
Even in states where it's illegal, lane splitting in dead traffic is something most of us will do.(On a bike) I've split past cops in thick traffic with no hassle. (Illegal in Louisiana)
We need lane filtering in Florida. The lanes are huge here. It's too hot to be sitting in traffic. That's probably half the reason why almost nobody wears gear.
keeping up the roads too dude, because 2 days ago I was blind sided by a car and end up hitting a large metal pipe in the middle of 288 2 days ago that almost made me crash. it bent my rim , and it took a lot to keep a liter bike under control after hitting a pipe like that......God took an extra care of me that day.
Brah it’s like this in Savannah every day for me in the summer nothings worst then being in bumper to bumper traffic in high humidity with. 200 degree engine cooking your nuts lol
Didn't lane splitting become illegal in Texas last year?
Been riding 40 years . Stay off the highway.
Best advice you will ever get .
lets go riding bro i just got my first bike and i am in the woodlands
I live in Pearland and agree with you 100% about the traffic. It sucks. I really don't do lane splitting. I guess I'm a little scared of being caught or being hit. I'm 69 years old so I have to watch what I do. I know a lot of drivers are always cutting in front of you to get a little closer in line. Have a good day and be safe.
I live in city centre and bruhhhh all these people moving to Houston has made the city honestly not enjoyable cause of traffic has gotten ten times worse. Been there for 15 yrs
Bruhh mobbing thru the land tunnel! I’ve done that ride a lot!
While I do agree with you about lane splitting, that's a very bold assumption that people will move out of your way because you have a loud bike. Especially on the west loop by the Galleria.
Born in San Antonio and lived in all the major cities including Houston. I have been riding for over 50 years and I have Always split lanes. As long as you don’t blast by 35 mph above the speed of flowing traffic you should be good. Stoplights is where you will get smashed due to Idiots with their heads in their phones.
I filter under conditions to keep me safe; is enough room to narrow UK roads. If the oncoming lane isnt turning into a side road and if there is a large enough space to slot back in.
Always expect any car to filter in the emergency lane even tho they not allowed.
If I need to stop behind a car I always move of to one side of the car never centre.
Drivers dont always hear u coming tho.
I could get behind reasonable rules for lane splitting and use of emergency lanes. But then there are those that ruin it for the rest of us. Honestly, I feel TX banned lane splitting just to spite Californians who moved here.
It's legal in Houston.
You went 78 in a 45 on the feeder at one time and your trying to say something is safe?
There is traffic car or bike. And in Houston it’s illegal
Better traffic than rain 😉
And riding on the shoulder? When did that become legal?
I dont lane split because i tend to avoid high traffic roads as much as possible but i don'treally care if others do as long as they're doing it in a safe and polite manner. The main goal is to reach your destination alive and in tact. My bike is liquid cooled. I can sympathize with all of you sitting on air cooled bikes. Brutal.
nahhh. i only lane split at a stop light and theres minimal cars ahead or in HEAVY NYC traffic. cause lane splitting is illegal. u can say whatever reason u want for why u should do it, it aint worth getting a ticket from a cop or having to deal with someone getting mad. or worse, getting hit.
Start of the video, San Felipe ayeee my exit !
If there's slow traffic, I go a different way.
Riding the shoulder is just asking fir a flat tire. Better to lane split.
If the humidity doesn’t get you in houston, the potholes and Morons.
I’ve spent a lot of years riding 610, 45, and all the medical area for years roasting my nuts on a panigale. There is no way I’m not lane splitting. Every once and while you’ll get that “A-hole” that want to keep you from going but for the most of the time people are actually really cool. I do anything that would cause harm to them or their vehicle and I don’t lane do splitting with 18 wheelers when they are in a place they could have to swerve, slam on the brakes. I also think lane splitting is done safer when the bike is louder. I’m not saying I wouldn’t do it; I would just be way more cautious with a quieter bike.
But bike life in the south is no joke and lane splitting is a must especially with certain bikes and while riding with certain degrees of safety gear.
Only one out of a hundred splitters do it “safely”. Most are crotch rockets buzzing through at high speed. Even this example is going at higher speed than the rest of the traffic. Darwin at work.
I'm pretty sure that riding the emergency lane is illegal everywhere. Lane SPLITTING is traveling between 2 legal lanes of traffic, even in California. This does not include the emergency lane on eithsr side. I believe lane splitting is generally safer if done correctly and there aren't people actively trying to cut you off. No more than 10 miles an hour faster than traffic and NOT exceeding the speed limit. In California, it is also advised not to split between large vehicles like 18 wheelers, dump trucks, buses, etc. If those rules are followed, I think it should be legal everywhere.
The many many many times I been to h town. Lane split should be ok to do in traffic 💯% Specially on 45 getting into Houston from the woodlands and on 610 and 59 ect. Even in Dallas ect
I live by the Galleria Costco. 👍😎
Lane Splitting is not a problem in CA and is much safer for Bikers. Unless you have superhuman strength in your left-hand heavy traffic can be impossible to handle safely!
The only thing that California has over Texas is lane splitting 😂 Cali drivers naturally give motorcycles space to split. But yall got the guns tho 😍
Needs to be legal here
Lane splitting is only safe when cars are moving because when they are still anyone would assume is safe to cross the lines, expecially where you have junctions because you don't want to enter a side window at 30 or worst knock a pedestrain with 600 pounds rolling
Thank you California! There would be no point to ride a bike without splitting in L.A.
Lane splitting in TX is illegal most places it's illegal. If you wreck get hurt or cause property damage it will be your fault 100%. So do it at your own risk!
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Not gonna lie but no one can honestly hear you. No matter how loud your pipe is car manufacturers have been able to reduce outside noise so much that police sirens right next of them can't be heard
You guys are living in an alternate reality. Then you crash and its everyone else's fault.
Aye bro don’t post or say anything incriminating. HPD used my RUclips and socials in court so I took everything down. Be safe man they’re not biker friendly if you’re not on a Harley
Yet another bad rider that makes drivers hate them. As someone who rode for years this irritates me like crazy. The fact that somehow you think your terrible unsafe riding is justified is ridiculous. You cause all riders to be less safe.
Go kick rocks lil bro
Where? All I saw were a bunch of bad and dangerous drivers stopping on the roads.
@nonyabusiness4151 you referring to stopping in traffic? Apparently your one of the drivers or riders that makes everyone else less safe. That rider in the video is a complete idiot and a danger to society in general.
Lane splitting has not been made legal in Texas.
Transportation code adopted in 2015 in Texas states that vehicles should drive completely within a single lane (not between.) And in Texas there are no specific driving laws permitting lane splitting, lane filtering.
Sec. 545.060. DRIVING ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC. (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;
@OldFamilyGuy334 There's a difference between legality and safety.
Just because it's safer doesn't make something legal, and vice versa.
Texas needs the 10/10 rule.
Max car speed is 10mph.
Max bike speed is 10mph faster than car.
Let’s make this legal again, the police don’t do anything if you’re being safe anyways. We’re being safe, LFG! 🏆
Gas and manuals arent a good reason to lane split, cars have that problem too. The only reason and safest way to lane split is at a red light as a start.
Too many motorcyclists use "safety" as an argument to cover their underlying reason of convenience.
If youre not speeding you can brake and predict better. Knowing your surroundings, sun position, being in the right lane position when stopped or slowed. We cannot put the responsibilities on drivers to see us. There are many ways to ride safe without lane splitting.
I live in houston as well, i know very well the traffic and the drivers. Never had a crash and dont speed either.
Ridden in Houston for 45 years. I never lane split now after witnessing a terrible accident due to this practice. You are just another driver on the road. But I guess if you are entitled to not follow the law, go for it. Your rationalization is survivor bias.
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Bro I think you might need a new pair of gloves 🤔
There is a law saying this is illegal for a reason, it is not safer, it can and does result in some pretty nasty crashes. The rule that is the “legal” way is the bike may not exceed 5mph FASTER than the flow of traffic. Which means at zero you can only do 5mp. In Texas there is a clause that allows lane splitting but it is not at “normal” speeds. Reving the bike makes you an ass,, thinking loud exhaust makes people hear you is stupid and completely against the laws of physics. Your exhaust would need to be in front of the bike not behind.
You haven’t crashed….yet. You will, everyone does.
can you send me that clause please 🙏
I’ve ridden bikes for 20 years in Texas. From CBR’s to Indian’s, never lane split, never ridden in the frontage…. If you don’t want to observe our laws, either move to a state that has traffic and allows those acts, or get a car. Quit coming up with every excuse you can imagine to justify your inability to abide our laws.
Or I'll just lane split because I'm not going to cook in 105f and you can leave if you don't like it... Acting like everyone who wants this comes from out of state. I've lived here my entire life and I would love to move at 5-10mph through traffic to stay cool.
@@oni-one574 or you could drive a car with air conditioning in 105f temps. Seems common sense 😂 Motorcycles are not, and have never been intended as a primary means of daily transportation annually… They are a leisure toy, and our state, which I was born and raised in, have not changed our minds on this matter. Instead in September 2023, we made it officially illegal. Keep tarnishing the reputation of motorcyclists, you won’t get sympathy from me when you get hit 🤙🏽
@@yohanthegr8 I have a car, truck, and SUV. Bikes may be toys to you, but to the rest of the world, they are efficient and we need more bikes on the road. Less cars. Especially in Houston where traffic is HOURS long, for no other reason than greed, laziness, and the failure to develop modern mass transit that could connect our cities so much more efficiently and make it easier for commercial vehicles by relieving congestion. No no needs another single person in a large vehicle. You keep saying we, but you are the minority among riders. I don't really care, if you don't like it, cry more about it. We will split, you will wait and do nothing about it.
You literally get no sympathy from anyone else when you get hit sitting in your lane, waiting. No no one cares about you either way. You sound like a Harley rider.
if you cared about safety youd wear gear
if you never wreck, you don't need gear. just don't wreck dood
@@karnijj1 found the guy who doesn’t ride
@@merrsik5274 found the guy who doesn't get sarcasm, no one was looking for you, so i totally wasted my time. drats
Found the bitch who takes everything seriously @@merrsik5274
You dont even how to ride, right, passing through the cars on the lines, what if a car suddenly changes the line of driving, do you a favor and find about MotoJitsu
In california, this technique is perfectly legal in the circumstances in which the author describes, lower speed applications. It's legal, because it is statistically safer for the riders. I am uninformed about the legality in houston.
Lane splitting has not been made legal in Texas.
Transportation code adopted in 2015 in Texas states that vehicles should drive completely within a single lane (not between.) And in Texas there are no specific driving laws permitting lane splitting, lane filtering.
Sec. 545.060. DRIVING ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC. (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;