PDA

View Full Version : SC Lane Spliting?

mgw12
08-19-2006, 03:32 AM
Is it against the law here in SC to split lanes when the traffic is stopped on the interstates? It is ok to do it in California & I was not sure if it can be done here....not that there is that much traffic anyway...I just don't want to get into trouble! Thanks....
eddiecohen
08-19-2006, 11:08 AM
SECTION 56-5-3640. Motorcycle entitled to full use of lane; riding two or more abreast; overtaking and passing; operation in other instances. [SC ST SEC 56-5-3640]

b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
eddiecohen
08-19-2006, 11:09 AM
Just in case you were wondering about this:

(a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

Eddie
RamMan03
08-21-2006, 09:06 AM
Eddie gave you the long answer. The short answer is no you cannot split lanes in SC.
mgw12
08-21-2006, 03:39 PM
thanks...just what I thought. 8)
eddiecohen
08-21-2006, 09:06 PM
Eddie gave you the long answer. The short answer is no you cannot split lanes in SC.

I don't understand your point. Have you EVER seen me give a short answer???????

:-D

(Actually, your answer is incorrect. You CAN split lanes in SC - it works just fine. You're just breaking the law when you do it.)

:-D

Eddie
RamMan03
08-21-2006, 09:40 PM
Eddie gave you the long answer. The short answer is no you cannot split lanes in SC.

I don't understand your point. Have you EVER seen me give a short answer???????

:-D

(Actually, your answer is incorrect. You CAN split lanes in SC - it works just fine. You're just breaking the law when you do it.)

:-D

Eddie


LOL, so true.
BYBS
08-23-2006, 07:36 PM
How about driving on the shoulder of the road. You know when traffic is stopped for rubbernecking or an accident on 26?
mgw12
08-23-2006, 07:41 PM
How about driving on the shoulder of the road. You know when traffic is stopped for rubbernecking or an accident on 26?

Well THAT is illegal in California! :shock: :wink: 8) :D
BYBS
08-23-2006, 07:58 PM
How about driving on the shoulder of the road. You know when traffic is stopped for rubbernecking or an accident on 26?

Well THAT is illegal in California! :shock: :wink: 8) :D
That's what I don't understand, They'll let you split lanes but won't let you drive on the shoulder of the road. (they ought to make it a MC only lane) JMHO.
However I have done the side of the road thing once. :roll:
mgw12
08-23-2006, 08:08 PM
How about driving on the shoulder of the road. You know when traffic is stopped for rubbernecking or an accident on 26?

Well THAT is illegal in California! :shock: :wink: 8) :D
That's what I don't understand, They'll let you split lanes but won't let you drive on the shoulder of the road. (they ought to make it a MC only lane) JMHO.
However I have done the side of the road thing once. :roll:

SOOO...Just so I know you can't ride on the shoulder here!??? :shock: :shock: RIGHT!? :roll: :oops:

Actually the reason that as I understand it that they passed that law (lane Splitting) was for the motorcycles that NEEDED to have the engines cooled off in traffic jams in California!...I could be wrong ..BUT that is what I heard as an explanation at one time! 8)
BYBS
08-23-2006, 08:11 PM
To save you for one of Eddies long explainations NO you can't ride on the side or shoulder of the road.
mgw12
08-23-2006, 08:15 PM
To save you for one of Eddies long explainations NO you can't ride on the side or shoulder of the road.

Well THANKS, although I do enjoy Eddies "Complete" explainations as I am willing to take advice/learn from others that might know more than I...especially since I am new to these here parts...there I go..already! heh-heh! 8) :wink: :D
eddiecohen
08-24-2006, 07:02 AM
To save you for one of Eddies long explainations NO you can't ride on the side or shoulder of the road.

:-D
MidLifeCrisisNC
08-27-2006, 11:56 AM
Eddie wouldn't sit in traffic he's too impatient! :lol:
eddiecohen
08-27-2006, 03:36 PM
Eddie wouldn't sit in traffic he's too impatient! :lol:

:-D
MambaX
09-23-2006, 06:38 AM
Eddie wouldn't sit in traffic he's too impatient! :lol:

So true! When we got tied up in the traffic jams in Daytona, we kind of slipped in and out and around to get to our destination. He makes it fun to play follow the leader!
eddiecohen
09-23-2006, 06:16 PM
Eddie wouldn't sit in traffic he's too impatient! :lol:

So true! When we got tied up in the traffic jams in Daytona, we kind of slipped in and out and around to get to our destination. He makes it fun to play follow the leader!

There's no such thing as a traffic jam when I'm on a motorcycle.

:-D

Eddie
MambaX
09-23-2006, 10:49 PM
He speaks the truth!