What Are the Risks and Potential for Liability When Motorcyclists Split Lanes?
Although the number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes has been steadily decreasing over the years, the federal government has continued to record increases in fatalities among motorcyclists. In 2010, motorcyclist fatalities rose slightly, from 4,469 in 2009 to 4,502, accounting for 14 percent of total traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the agency and traffic safety experts agree that speeding and impaired or distracted driving contribute significantly to the annual incidence of deaths, less of a consensus exists on the issue of lane splitting, the practice of riding in between lanes of traffic.
“Legal in California and an option riders frequently utilize, lane splitting can be risky and has contributed to accidents in the state,” explained a motorcycle accident lawyer in Orange County.
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