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FINALLY - Lane Sharing is supported in CA

Traq said:
I'm pretty sure local jurisdictions need explicit permission to enact ordinances for areas state law already covers. For example, parking. Locals can pass ordinances cause there's a whole crapload of sections that explicitly let them do it.
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Since there's no state law that specifically covers lane sharing, the cities shouldn't need that explicit permission.
 
Kornholio said:
Since there's no state law that specifically covers lane sharing, the cities shouldn't need that explicit permission.
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Section 21. And rules of the road are expressly covered by the code (21001). :p
 
Traq said:
Section 21. And rules of the road are expressly covered by the code (21001). :p
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But again, there's nothing in the California Vehicle Code that specifically makes lane sharing illegal or legal. Therefore section 21 wouldn't apply.

CVC Section 21 said:
Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a local authority shall not enact or enforce any ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.
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I am so pleased about this--changing minds in hidebound state agencies is truly hard work.

Nothing but honor and applause for Silversvs and Budman for fighting the good fight, and devoting their blood, sweat and tears to the lanesplitting cause. It really drives home the point that a handful of intelligent, committed citizens can change things for the better.

:applause
 
Nice job! :thumbup

Now, how do we expand that to Oregon? Cuz I really miss it in traffic on these cold wet mornings.
 
Kornholio said:
But again, there's nothing in the California Vehicle Code that specifically makes lane sharing illegal or legal. Therefore section 21 wouldn't apply.
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:facepalm

You seem to just be stuck on this idea that the vehicle code doesn't cover operation of vehicles on highways...not sure where you are stuck with understanding this, so I'm having trouble explaining. All I can say is to read some codes. Locals only can enact ordinances covering vehicle operations on roadways if the vehicle code lets them do it.

Start at 21000 and read.

Rules of the road are governed by the vehicle code. That covers everything, even lane splitting. Locals can only pass laws for things they are given explicit permission to pass laws for. Lane splitting isn't one of those things and therefore they cannot regulate it.

Done repeating myself now. Have a good night!
 
Ok now I understand what you're saying. Hell for all I know, dude was stopped for the same reason I was.
 
HELLS YEAH! Thanks for & to all who did the work behind the scenes.
 
Very good news, agreement and clarification are long overdue. :thumbup

The guidelines suggested are the very same ones I use every time I lane split - which is a rare occurrence for me due to my riding pattern. That, and every time I do lane split, I'm as nervous as a cat in a dogpound.

Lex
 
The best thing about banging your head against a wall is that it feels so great when you can stop.
I know all involved must have a few flat spots on their heads.

THANK YOU

:hail
 
This is awesome. Saw it on Reddit /r/motorcycles yesterday. Lane splitting makes my commute sooooooo much better.
 
This is awesome. Thanks, John, for your ongoing advocacy for motorcyclists in CA.
 
Bravo... as someone who splits every day, this is a much needed step.

:ride

Many thanks to those who made it happen!

- Bart
 
Thank you, John! Started spreading the words too... it's on my FB and G+. Will have the link handy in PDF/JPG format to keep on my phone. :laughing

Don't wait for others to spread the words... do it yourself, start the conversations. Let's see how many people would say something about it. :teeth
 
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Awesome! Thanks to all involved in this process! I'm sincerely thankful!
 
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