daddykevin
Moped
On my 11 mile daily commute, I frequently will split lanes when traffic is stopped. I do this for several reasons, all of them safety related. I don't do it when traffic is moving, I generally ride just slightly faster than the speed of traffic in order to minimize threats, but when traffic is stopped at a light, I will split and go to the front to keep the idiots behind me.
So, along comes a caged cop who cites me for lane splitting, I'm not sure of the vehicle code section. I politely state my case, and he proceeds to write me up.
So... here's my chance to try and nullify this law, or lack of a law, or at least get some clarification. I will plead "not guilty", and request a jury trial. My hope is that a jury of my peers will include at least one or two riders.
I'm looking for facts on lane-splitting or lane-sharing. Pro's and Con's, safety statistics of distracted drivers on their commute, or other good information that can be used in court. I'm not trying to institute a law, although that would be nice, but rather to "nullify" by stating that the law shouldn't apply due to safety concerns for the motorcyclist.
Thanks for your help.
So, along comes a caged cop who cites me for lane splitting, I'm not sure of the vehicle code section. I politely state my case, and he proceeds to write me up.
So... here's my chance to try and nullify this law, or lack of a law, or at least get some clarification. I will plead "not guilty", and request a jury trial. My hope is that a jury of my peers will include at least one or two riders.
I'm looking for facts on lane-splitting or lane-sharing. Pro's and Con's, safety statistics of distracted drivers on their commute, or other good information that can be used in court. I'm not trying to institute a law, although that would be nice, but rather to "nullify" by stating that the law shouldn't apply due to safety concerns for the motorcyclist.
Thanks for your help.