- Joined
- Apr 4, 2002
- Location
- Menlo Park, Ca.
- Moto(s)
- Keep me rocking life
- Name
- Budman
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- AMA Life Member #203453
I would have liked to hold off doing this until the CHP released theirs, but that has been thrown into a holding pattern for months due to the Commissioner stepping down. Not sure if we will see them this year. **EDIT CHP Tips issued now**
DataDan, Enchanter and Kazman joined me in writing these. Thanks much guys.
A press release with them was sent out today. Hope some of the media shares them as so many motorcyclist do not come to barf.
They are attached.
If you are a moto shop or other business that would like to print and post please email me.
We have a polished up good looking version for that. thebudman@kobza.com
If you are just getting into Lane Splitting read them.
If you are a kamakazi splitter please read them.
Even if you are a seasoned splitter there may well be good info for you too.
Your safety depends on your good judgment:
Disclaimer: Lane Splitting can be dangerous, you could be seriously hurt or killed. These guidelines are meant to provide basic information based on experienced riders/commuters input and the SafeTrec Lane Splitting study by UC Berkeley. There is no guarantee these guidelines will keep you safe. Ride with extreme vigilance.
Additional tips are available at: www.bayarearidersforum.com/features and www.bayarearidersforum.com/1Rider
DataDan, Enchanter and Kazman joined me in writing these. Thanks much guys.
A press release with them was sent out today. Hope some of the media shares them as so many motorcyclist do not come to barf.
They are attached.
If you are a moto shop or other business that would like to print and post please email me.
We have a polished up good looking version for that. thebudman@kobza.com
If you are just getting into Lane Splitting read them.
If you are a kamakazi splitter please read them.
Even if you are a seasoned splitter there may well be good info for you too.
Lane Splitting – Filtering – Sharing Guidelines
Presented by
Bay Area Riders Forum
Presented by
Bay Area Riders Forum
Your safety depends on your good judgment:
- Don't expect to be seen. Lane-splitters are hard to see and some drivers are distracted.
- Keep speed down so you have time and space to react to hazards.
- Avoid splitting next to large trucks and other wide vehicles. They reduce space available and can be deadly in a crash.
- Leave a margin for error, so when someone makes a mistake in the tight confines of the splitting corridor, it may not end in a crash.
- Respect other motorists. Commuting is a cheerless grind for everyone. Don't make it harder for them even if a few make it harder for you.
- Watch for lane changes, they are a frequent cause of crashes.
- Lower traffic speed and speed differential.
- Wider lanes.
- Dense bumper-to-bumper traffic that limits ability of vehicles to change lanes.
- Left-most lanes farther from merging and exiting traffic.
- Higher traffic speed or speed differential.
- Narrow lanes, wide vehicles.
- Gap in traffic that permits a quick lane change across the splitting corridor.
- Right side lanes near merging and exiting traffic.
- Intersections and crosswalks in the city.
- Following or being followed closely by another motorcycle.
- Night time or wet pavement.
- Ride with your head and eyes up, looking well ahead.
- Anticipate the flow of traffic and predict hazards.
- Limit your speed to 10-15 miles per hour above surrounding traffic. This helps others to see you and gives you more time and space to react to hazards.
- Adjust your speed for road and weather conditions.
- Cover your brakes to reduce reaction time.
- Keep your hands and feet on the controls.
- Don't split when traffic is moving at higher speeds. It raises risk but saves little time.
- Be skilled at maximum braking and swerving.
Disclaimer: Lane Splitting can be dangerous, you could be seriously hurt or killed. These guidelines are meant to provide basic information based on experienced riders/commuters input and the SafeTrec Lane Splitting study by UC Berkeley. There is no guarantee these guidelines will keep you safe. Ride with extreme vigilance.
Additional tips are available at: www.bayarearidersforum.com/features and www.bayarearidersforum.com/1Rider
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