Is Lane Splitting Legal in Pennsylvania?

Have you ever been driving through a congested area and noticed a motorcyclist weaving in and out of traffic? While many motorcyclists think lane splitting should be common practice, it is currently illegal under Pennsylvania law.

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident and have been lane splitting, or hit a motorcyclist due to lane splitting, it can impact your personal injury claim.

What Is Lane Splitting?

Lane splitting, also known as white lining, occurs when a motorcyclist drives between two rows or lanes of traffic. Most commonly, riders split lanes when traffic is moving slowly or at a standstill. Lane splitting can occur on any type of road, including highways or rural roads.

Lane splitting is not the only traffic maneuver you may see a biker make. Other practices include:

• Lane filtering: The rider moves between stopped traffic or slow-moving traffic
• Lane sharing: Multiple motorcyclists share the same lane and ride beside each other in a close formation
• Shoulder surfing: When a rider drives on the shoulder of the road

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