Mr.Milchling Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!!! Please post if you signed. I'm curious how many folks from ohio sign. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/allow-motorcycle-lane-sharing-all-public-roads-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Milchling Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Signed and got my girl, brother, father, co-worker, and mother to also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Signed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flick311 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ditto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighteningbird Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Signed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax2A Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I signed... Long way to go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Signed and got my girl, brother, father, co-worker, and mother to also Throwing this out there, hate away if you want. You seem like a new rider, I say this because of your other post saying you hope to have your permit this weekend ? New rider. On an R1 and already wanting to lane split? Deadly combination. Lane splitting has some pluses yes, it's also not for new or unskilled riders. I split now, when needed or beneficial. Never had LEO say a thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Milchling Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 This post is not for everyone to allow Mr.milchling to Lane split. Nor was it a post to criticize and speak to me in a condescending way without even asking "hey, are you new to riding? Lane splitting is probably not for you". Although I completely understand with the information you gathered on me. Now that I feel I must defend myself... On a personal note, this is my 6th bike. I have way more miles "illegally" then on my permit (that I still rode out for almost a full year) 10 fold. Just never bothered to get it. I suppose that was my choice and thankful was never stopped or had anything taken away on a flat bed. Passed the test way Bikes: 1st Yamaha 175 (don't even remember) 2nd 1986 kawasaki 454 (one of my favorite bikes) 3rd 06 vstar 4th 96 (I think) suzuki marauder 800 (pia) 5th 96 (I think) zx6r 6th this r1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxkat1100 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 This post is not for everyone to allow Mr.milchling to Lane split. Nor was it a post to criticize and speak to me in a condescending way without even asking "hey, are you new to riding? Lane splitting is probably not for you". Although I completely understand with the information you gathered on me.Now that I feel I must defend myself...On a personal note, this is my 6th bike. I have way more miles "illegally" then on my permit (that I still rode out for almost a full year) 10 fold. Just never bothered to get it. I suppose that was my choice and thankful was never stopped or had anything taken away on a flat bed. Passed the test way Bikes:1st Yamaha 175 (don't even remember)2nd 1986 kawasaki 454 (one of my favorite bikes)3rd 06 vstar4th 96 (I think) suzuki marauder 800 (pia)5th 96 (I think) zx6r6th this r1 I don't think he was trying to speak down to you, just giving the cold hard facts. I'm glad you could give us your history with bikes, but the truth of the matter is we all want to see everyone make it home safe, no matter what they ride. I think it was just a suggestion for newer riders, and since we didn't have that history lesson from you, and your previous post made us assume you were one. No harm, no foul. I agree 100% with MT. I also support lane splitting, but not for me. I don't have the miles that would make me comfortable to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I did ask if you were a new rider, re read it. Said I assume you're a new rider and ended with a question mark And no, it wasn't condescending, it was real talk. Lane splitting is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing and you'll come across many cars that will try to block you. I don't think it's a great idea to make it law for that reason. It becomes law then every jackass with a bike will do it and most probably shouldn't. Just my 2 pennies though. And you'll know when I'm being condescending or an ass, I don't hide it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Also agree, it shouldn't be law. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm all for more freedoms,but I lean towards Ohio doesn't need lane splitting.More people will be killed and hurt than what the law is worth.I live out here in Hillbilly heaven and we damn sure don't need lane splitting out here and that would goes for probably 95% of Ohio.The other 5% would only need it for limited times during the day,and then it would be more of a nicety than a necessity.California has it for a reason....spend about a week commuting in the Bay Area and you'll understand why they need a lane splitting law. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Also agree, it shouldn't be law.Right. If you have the skill set to do it then you're likely already doing it when needed. Don't need a law change for it. A law for it will only make all the ones that have no business doing it start doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm all for more freedoms,but I lean towards Ohio doesn't need lane splitting.More people will be killed and hurt than what the law is worth.I live out here in Hillbilly heaven and we damn sure don't need lane splitting out here and that would goes for probably 95% of Ohio.The other 5% would only need it for limited times during the day,and then it would be more of a nicety than a necessity.California has it for a reason....spend about a week commuting in the Bay Area and you'll understand why they need a lane splitting law.And this. Before trying to get everyone you know to sign it you make sure everyone fully understands what they are signing for. There's no upside for this here, only downsides. We don't have the need for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I drive a significant amount for my job. I see people border on attempted murder when there's traffic and someone tries to pass on the shoulder, go around cars waiting to get over when a lane ends, etc.... Not the same, I know.... But the "if I can't, you can't" mentality is strong in ohio. I won't outwardly oppose, but I won't aggressively support. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 The lane splitting idea for me stands fine as a grey area. What I think would be a significant improvement in terms of creating some sort of law would be filtering for motorcycles at stop lights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax2A Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I disagree, but I have to commute on an air cooled machine in Columbus and am expected to sit with the rest of stuck/stopped traffic. I'd like to be able to legally share lanes. Additionally, this isn't about just Ohio. It's good for the country. Four states other than California currently have their own legislation in the works. It makes sense to have a nationwide uniform standard that would promote awareness among all motorists making it safer for us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I disagree, but I have to commute on an air cooled machine in Columbus and am expected to sit with the rest of stuck/stopped traffic. I'd like to be able to legally share lanes. Additionally, this isn't about just Ohio. It's good for the country. Four states other than California currently have their own legislation in the works. It makes sense to have a nationwide uniform standard that would promote awareness among all motorists making it safer for us all. Agreed. If it's going to be legal, it needs to be legal nationwide and there needs to be a huge advertising campaign informing motorists. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Agreed. If it's going to be legal, it needs to be legal nationwide and there needs to be a huge advertising campaign informing motorists. States cant even agree what age to let people drive; I wouldn't hold my breath on a big collaborated lane splitting law. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) I value my life far too much to lane split. Too many clueless drivers not paying attentionNot to mention these petitions don't do a damn thing Edited April 30, 2015 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm fine with lane splitting being illegal here. I only get into traffic that warrants it a couple times a month so it's not really a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Milchling Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Todd, I just felt the need to defend myself. Beginning the sentence with "hate if you want" just came off wrong to me. I was a little offended but was completely understandable! I began the thread for people to "look" at the link that describes what Lane splitting is at the top. Also asked people to post "if" they signed it. Completely optional. (I'll add that I suppose) I have never Lane split at all until this year. I have treated all my past motorcycles as if they were cars for this topics matter. I do live in the country! I love country roads. Country roads tend not to be plowed hence the road conditions are usually a love for me. Scenery, ect. But that's just my weekend. I do commute through the week where Lane splitting could easily save a whole lot of time. That's the goal here. Even if we had the (what's commonly confused in California because there is no restrictions) right to share lanes only at intersection would cut the plausible injuries by a lot. The fact is, it's illegal and folks where I live get so butt hurt when it happens. Even if I was to ride a median at a 4 way to make a right hand turn on red. I have been chased down, flipped off, cut off, called police on, and the list goes on. Idiots out here are likely to open a car door or throw something at you. I do not Lane split often because of this. The closest I get to Lane splitting while moving is seeing a gap I can make and powering through it after a few seconds making sure both cars are maintaining their speed. Reading everyone's opinions was pretty great! Thanks you guys for your 2 cents! Now there is mine Edited April 30, 2015 by Mr.Milchling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) If you get offended that easily, you're going to have a hard time fitting in around here. Edited May 1, 2015 by Steve Butters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 If you get offended that easily, you're going to have a hard time fitting in around here.Ain't that the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Agreed. If it's going to be legal, it needs to be legal nationwide and there needs to be a huge advertising campaign informing motorists.Yea,those advertising campaigns have worked so well for not texting and driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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