# My rant on motorcyclists

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**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [August 8, 2006, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-rant-on-motorcyclists/15698 "2006-08-08T20:59:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-rant-on-motorcyclists/15698/19 "2006-08-09T10:45:06Z")

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> **Section 1252. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.**

> (a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. However, this subsection shall not be construed to prevent motorcycles from being operated two abreast in a single lane.

> (b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

> (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

> (d) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane

> (e) Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.

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[http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/mcyc-vt.htm#sec1250](http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/mcyc-vt.htm#sec1250)

I got this from the NY DMV site. I know that in California “lane splitting” is “legal”, but definately not recommended.

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