lanesplitting on the books again

RACER X · 02-10-2009, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by SB 506 Text
AN ACT
relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during
periods of traffic congestion.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended
by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as
follows:
(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, except as provided by Subsection (e); and
(2) may not move from the lane unless that movement can
be made safely.
(e) The operator of a motorcycle may operate the motorcycle
for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same
direction during periods of traffic congestion if:
(1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department; and
(2) the operator operates the motorcycle:
(A) at a speed not more than five miles per hour
greater than the speed of the other traffic;
(B) in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
miles per hour or less; and
(C) in a location other than a school crossing
zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour
or less.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.

A bill has one again been introduced to the Texas legislature to allow motorcycle lane splitting: SB 506.

Now would be the time to contact your state senators and representatives and ask them to support this bill. You can find your state reps and senator contact info by entering your address here.

Ol' Man Rider · 02-10-2009, 01:49 PM

Thank You!!!

xx CURVE xx · 02-10-2009, 01:51 PM

So can i lane split on the way home today or not?

Leon · 02-10-2009, 02:01 PM

Wow that's awesome. Wish the legislators in FL would get their heads out of the asses and follow.

fnfalman · 02-10-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xx CURVE xx

So can i lane split on the way home today or not?

Gotta wait to see if the damn bill becomes law first.

Archren · 02-10-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Gotta wait to see if the damn bill becomes law first.

Yup... not the first time it's been thrown out there in the last few years.

G-Rex · 02-10-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Yup... not the first time it's been thrown out there in the last few years.

Wouldn't matter if I'm on the Busa. I'll just roll over to the stripe, look and shake my head, and move back over into the lane like we did in California.

Archren · 02-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Wouldn't matter if I'm on the Busa. I'll just roll over to the stripe, look and shake my head, and move back over into the lane like we did in California.

I'm telling you.... your bike needs flags, blinking lights, and "WIDE LOAD" stickers on the back.

Adeptus_Minor · 02-11-2009, 10:28 AM

I said it on CF when this came up and it bears repeating here...
Regardless of the law, I doubt I'd feel any safer trying to lane split due to the fact that so many Billy-Bob-Joe-Vern-Earls might suddenly and violently oppose my doing so with the quarter panel of their 6000 lb. diamond plate adorned conveyance.

Legal allowance does not guarantee civil acceptance.

xx CURVE xx · 02-11-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Wouldn't matter if I'm on the Busa. I'll just roll over to the stripe, look and shake my head, and move back over into the lane like we did in California.

You cant lane split in a Busa...they're fat pigs

02-10-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	lanesplitting on the books again Originally Posted by SB 506 Text AN ACT relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: (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, except as provided by Subsection (e); and (2) may not move from the lane unless that movement can be made safely. (e) The operator of a motorcycle may operate the motorcycle for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction during periods of traffic congestion if: (1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety standards adopted by the department; and (2) the operator operates the motorcycle: (A) at a speed not more than five miles per hour greater than the speed of the other traffic; (B) in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20 miles per hour or less; and (C) in a location other than a school crossing zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. A bill has one again been introduced to the Texas legislature to allow motorcycle lane splitting: SB 506. Now would be the time to contact your state senators and representatives and ask them to support this bill. You can find your state reps and senator contact info by entering your address here. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

02-10-2009, 01:49 PM	#2
Ol' Man Rider Got Busa??? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Folsom Prison Moto: 07 ZX-6R (track) Busa on Spray (street/strip) 110 mini-motard Posts: 24	Thank You!!! __________________ FOR SALE: $5800 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R Track/ Race bike. ~1800 miles, Vortex rearsets, Puig Windscreen, Green Piteck Bodywork, Salvage title. Sorry, no street parts. PM any questions.

02-11-2009, 10:28 AM	#9
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	I said it on CF when this came up and it bears repeating here... Regardless of the law, I doubt I'd feel any safer trying to lane split due to the fact that so many Billy-Bob-Joe-Vern-Earls might suddenly and violently oppose my doing so with the quarter panel of their 6000 lb. diamond plate adorned conveyance. Legal allowance does not guarantee civil acceptance. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

02-10-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
xx CURVE xx SMELL MY LEVER Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Moto: Tards Posts: 1,034	So can i lane split on the way home today or not?

02-10-2009, 02:01 PM	#4
Leon WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 648	Wow that's awesome. Wish the legislators in FL would get their heads out of the asses and follow.