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Motorcycle Lane Splitting in NYC: Laws and Legal Assistance

Rear end of a motorcycle and exhaust pipe

Lane splitting on a motorcycle occurs when the operator drives between two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. Also known as filtering or white-lining, lane splitting allows motorcyclists to overtake other vehicles in traffic, specifically during high congestion. Many argue that this practice makes the roads safer for motorcyclists, while others think it … Read more