I was talking to my brother yesterday and he told me that lane splitting in Texas is legal, according to what a Plano cop told him. Well, having never heard anything, and always trying to know the law, I did some digging.
Apparently lane splitting is neither legal nor illegal here. This is from one site I found:
From: clif.burdette@txdps.state.tx.us (Burdette, Clifton)
In similar fashion with California, lane splitting in Texas is neither legal nor illegal. The law does not address lane splitting. According to our Traffic Law Enforcement folks, you may split lanes but you may fall prey to several laws.
1. Driving too fast for conditions.
2. Changing lanes without signaling. Every time you cross the dotted line, you must signal.
3. Being responsible for an accident. If you are involved in an accident, you may be held responsible.
The biggest concern is road rage. We riders never win an argument with a car or truck.
Clif Burdette
Coordinator
Motorcycle Safety Unit
512/424-2803
1-800-292-5787
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From: http://www.phuzzygnu.com/lanesplitting.html
Having been stuck on the highway in standstill traffic in 100+ degree weather, splitting has always been tempting, but I never wanted to get stopped. Of course, there is more info on that site suggesting from local departments that you can not.
Apparently lane splitting is neither legal nor illegal here. This is from one site I found:
From: clif.burdette@txdps.state.tx.us (Burdette, Clifton)
In similar fashion with California, lane splitting in Texas is neither legal nor illegal. The law does not address lane splitting. According to our Traffic Law Enforcement folks, you may split lanes but you may fall prey to several laws.
1. Driving too fast for conditions.
2. Changing lanes without signaling. Every time you cross the dotted line, you must signal.
3. Being responsible for an accident. If you are involved in an accident, you may be held responsible.
The biggest concern is road rage. We riders never win an argument with a car or truck.
Clif Burdette
Coordinator
Motorcycle Safety Unit
512/424-2803
1-800-292-5787
[/QUOTE]
From: http://www.phuzzygnu.com/lanesplitting.html
Having been stuck on the highway in standstill traffic in 100+ degree weather, splitting has always been tempting, but I never wanted to get stopped. Of course, there is more info on that site suggesting from local departments that you can not.