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Is lane splitting legal in Louisiana?
It freaks me out when motorcyclists drive between cars, but I’ve noticed it happening more and more. It seems unsafe and should be illegal, but I don’t know if it actually is against the law. Is lane splitting illegal or legal in Louisiana?
Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Lane splitting is not legal in Louisiana. Unlike
California
, where lane splitting is expressly legal, in Louisiana, lane splitting is explicitly illegal. According to Section 191.1B of the Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act, “(t)he operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.” If a patrol officer catches you lane splitting, you could be charged with reckless driving, which carries a fine of $200 and the possibility of 90 days in jail.
Lane splitting is a topic of much debate around the country. Some say that it allows traffic to flow better and eases congestion. Hawaii now allows motorcycles to operate on the shoulder of a road, and
Utah
allows lane filtering, which is when two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles move in between stopped vehicles to the front of the queue at a red light.Other states considering legalizing lane splitting include:
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- Oregon
- Washington
- Virginia
Many states are ambiguous when it comes to lane splitting, neither explicitly banning it nor explicitly legalizing it. That can cause confusion as to who is at fault in a lane splitting-related crash.
No matter which side of a lane splitting situation you happen to be on, it’s always a good idea to be prepared with good
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