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Is lane splitting legal in North Carolina?
I just moved to North Carolina, and I brought my motorcycle with me. I was told that the driving laws for motorcyclists are different here than where I’m from. Lane splitting is what I’m really curious about since I hate sitting in traffic. In North Carolina, is lane splitting legal?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
North Carolina is a great place to live! In North Carolina, lane splitting for motorcyclists is not specifically outlawed. What is outlawed, however, is for a motorcycle to pass a vehicle on the right. There are limited circumstances where this is allowed.
Here are some other driving laws in North Carolina that motorcyclists should be aware of:
- Motorcycle operators must be at least 16 years old to operate on a highway or in a public area in North Carolina.
- You are required to wear a motorcycle safety helmet when using a moped.
- All motorcycles need to have a motorcycle endorsement on their license.
- All motorcycles must be considered street legal per the standards set by North Carolina.
A street legal motorcycle in North Carolina must have the following:
- Two mirrors
- A horn
- Turn signals
- Headlight, taillight, and brake lights
- Front and rear brakes
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