Washington Lane Splitting Legislation - BARF

Surj · 02-03-2015, 10:44 PM

We're of course blessed with the wonderful privilege of lane splitting here in California, and also facing some legislation as well this year.

I keep an eye on legislation in other states as well, and figured I'd share some of that stuff here—it's an interesting comparison. One of two companion bills was heard in the Washington Senate Transportation Committee today. Video is here, and both bills and more info is here.

In an intersting twist, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State Patrol attempted to use YouTube videos of crazy-fast splitting and crashing to turn the committee against lane splitting. It kind of backfired, with one committee member demanding to know if the activity in the videos would be legal under the proposed law—it wouldn't.

I'd embed the video here but it's some oddball platform and I'm not sure I actually can embed it.

Cycle61 · 02-05-2015, 06:49 PM

We're watching this with great interest locally.

Surj · 02-05-2015, 08:40 PM

What's "locally?" Are you up there somewheres?

**budman** · 02-07-2015, 10:50 AM

Nick moved up that way last year.

Watching the video now.

Seeing references to California and the Berkeley study is very cool.

02-03-2015, 10:44 PM	#1
Surj Uneasy Rider AMA #: 2825187 Mod Alumni Founding Member Barfie Winner 2017 Contributor +++ 1% Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Sac Motorcycles: R1200RT, CRF250L, XT225, dos Monkeys Name: Surj	Washington Lane Splitting Legislation We're of course blessed with the wonderful privilege of lane splitting here in California, and also facing some legislation as well this year. I keep an eye on legislation in other states as well, and figured I'd share some of that stuff here—it's an interesting comparison. One of two companion bills was heard in the Washington Senate Transportation Committee today. Video is here, and both bills and more info is here. In an intersting twist, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State Patrol attempted to use YouTube videos of crazy-fast splitting and crashing to turn the committee against lane splitting. It kind of backfired, with one committee member demanding to know if the activity in the videos would be legal under the proposed law—it wouldn't. I'd embed the video here but it's some oddball platform and I'm not sure I actually can embed it. Last edited by Surj; 02-04-2015 at 08:34 AM..

02-05-2015, 06:49 PM	#2
Cycle61 What the shit is this... Contributographer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East of the snow Motorcycles: yes Name:	We're watching this with great interest locally. __________________ TPW Washington sucks and it rains all the time. If I didn't hurt your feelings, then I retract my apology. - bruceflinch

02-07-2015, 10:50 AM	#4
budman General Menace AMA Life Member #203453 Highway Aviator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Community Contributor + BB Moto Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Motorcycles: Keep me rocking life Name: Budman	Nick moved up that way last year. Watching the video now. Seeing references to California and the Berkeley study is very cool. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood.... Budman BARF Terms of Service Be a BARF Contributor! Support those that support Barf! BARF Sponsors 1Rider introduction on KFOG Bone heads and bikers podcasts Racism and RIP threads on Barf - FYI Barf is more than a dub dub dub dealio Godspeed Mom Pit Ho Godspeed Nicky #69 Hoho AMA #203453

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02-05-2015, 08:40 PM	#3
Surj Uneasy Rider AMA #: 2825187 Mod Alumni Founding Member Barfie Winner 2017 Contributor +++ 1% Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Sac Motorcycles: R1200RT, CRF250L, XT225, dos Monkeys Name: Surj	What's "locally?" Are you up there somewheres?