Originally Posted by
genec
Merely pointing out that in some states (as you noted) it is expressly forbidden, yet in all states, it is expected that cyclists should split lanes... yet another irony of the vastly unknown bike laws.
What is
one state that explicitly disallows "lane splitting"?
And, cyclists riding at the right side of the road way is
not "lane splitting" (which is, basically, straddling a lane marker).
And riding at the right side of the roadway is explicitly allowed in all states.
It's normal and common for laws to explicitly specify exceptions to the general law.
There's no "irony" because: 1) it's not "lane splitting" and 2) exceptions to the general laws are common.
Originally Posted by
genec
But whatever... no, passing does NOT require a full lane change...
Then, why the heck are you arguing that a full lane change is required?
Originally Posted by
genec
Originally Posted by
njkayaker
Originally Posted by link
This is wrong.
Passing is an
exception to the requirement to "drive entirely within a single lane" (it
has to be: otherwise passing would not be legal).
As far as I know, there isn't any legal requirement to move completely into another lane when passing.
Are there not laws that prohibit lane splitting in most states... wouldn't that require moving completely over?
What the heck are you talking about??