Lane Splitting vs Lane Filtering and deaths

[Grumpy Goat]

Lane splitting can be done with the correct speed with cars moving as in California as I have done this years ago, but it also takes the cooperation of the 4 wheelers around you. This currently can only happen in California. Motorcycles just are not as prevalent in the other states for drivers to be aware and cooperative.

Absolutely it can be done as you said, and for those reasons, but not here. The mentality is not the same, of riders and cagers.

I have personally seen lane splitting effectively done in other countries (Brazil, Greece, to name two where it is done at speed) and the attitude of drivers is different; they appear to have no ill-will towards motorcycles. AAMOF, they give way when possible. Of course, I have seen videos of people riding in the UK and other places in Europe and there appears to be a general respectful attitude towards motorcyclists there as well.

So, not saying it can't be done. It is fine in countries were motorcycles are more prevalent, yes, but also where they are respected as transportation and not weekend playthings. That is what my motorcycle is to me ... the way I was raised and the way I use it to this day, where I ride daily to get to where I need to be to do whatever.