A motorcycle cannot legally lane split in any state in the United States. However, in California, it is not often penalized.
One disadvantage is that cars and trucks use the motorcycle lane for passing other cars. A theoretical advantage would be that you would not need to compete with cages in a designated motorcycle lane.
no
Iowa is one of the few states that does not require the use of a helmet. There are no restrictions on the use of helmet speakers. Iowa allows two motorcycles per lane and has statutes against lane splitting.
No. That's a motorcycle. Motorcycle are to be ridden with the cars.
No you may not, unless you have as many people on the motorcycle as the lane mandates.
By the books in most states, no. Nor can a motorcycle or any vehicle turn right from a left turn lane. According to the law enforcement officers I have talked to about this, the proper response would be to safely change to the next lane to the right going straight through the intersection with a green light. Then you can either take three rights or try and find a good place to make a legal left turn or U-turn to get back to your route.
There are many exclusive motorcycle lanes throughout the world. Check out my Exclusive Motrocycle Lane (EML) blog for more information: http://exclusivemotorcyclelanes.blogspot.com/
remember that wind gusts can move a motorcycle across an entire lane. remember that potholes or railroad tracks often require motorcyclists to change positions within their lane. maintain your lane position and speed when your automobile is being passed by a motorcycle
do not drtive in the motorcyclist's lane
A quick flash of the headlights helps. Whatever you do, don't dodge into their lane, because that is where they will be going.
"white lining" or "lane splitting"
yes