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Old 02-14-2008, 02:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Riding behavior at stop lights

When you are at a stop light behind cars, do you feel free to ride up to the front of the line or do you always fall in behind the last car? I almost always fall in-line since I tend to act like a motor vehicle as much as possible, but sometimes this seems silly especially when I won't make it through the light in time because there are too many cars.

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Old 02-14-2008, 03:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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For me, depends on the light and situation.

If the light is about to turn green as I approach a stack of cars - I'll stay in line.

If there's a wider paved shoulder - I'll move forward. I mean, cars pass me - so I'll pass them within the same space I'm riding in

If the light is going to be red for awhile, and there's a stack of cars... Typically, I'll lane split (if there's space) for a left turn lane and stop in front (still lane splitting).

If I didn't do this, there'd be quite a few pissed of people that miss their green because I can't mash up to 25mph in 3 seconds If I'm not going to lane split, I'm sure as hell not going to let people pass me while making a left turn
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Old 02-14-2008, 09:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I lane split. For the same reason. I can't match the accleration so I ride on up so as not make a whole slew of drivers mad.
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Old 02-14-2008, 11:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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My method is probably not the safest.

I will pass the line of cars on the right side and get up to the front (almost every time). Then I will stop at the red light and run it if it is clear. I don't run the red light on a busy intersection, but if it is a low traffic light I run it.
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I take the lane and wait in the traffic que every time. I want to be treated as any other vehicle on the road, so I may as well act like one. Sure, it's hard to sit in traffic, but I never ride on main traffic arteries much, so it's not that big of a deal.
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Lane split, which is legal here, or at least not illegal, then run the red on visible intersections if I don't see any cars after four to six long looks.
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I base it on the situation. If it's low traffic and everyone is just coming to a stop so they will be stopped as I pass by, I go ahead. If they might start moving when I'm riding up to them, I might stay in line or go around depending on how much room I have. I'll admit I've done some pretty stupid stuff when it comes to traffic riding since I live in a pretty urban/congested area, but I try to be as safe as I can in most cases. I also have a bad habit of running lights that are semi-small or pretty un-congested. I also rarely stop at stop signs unless I see a car approaching that likely will pull out in front of me or I can't see if there is a car coming up to the sign.
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I also rarely stop at stop signs unless I see a car approaching that likely will pull out in front of me or I can't see if there is a car coming up to the sign.
As much as I try to act like a motor vehicle, so I am respected as one, when I am in certain areas and I can see around the streets coming to the stop sign, I don't stop. I may stop pedaling and cruise through it, but it just takes too much energy to start again when you have a good pace.

Judging by the replies, at least I know I wasn't being stupid contemplating passing and waiting in traffic lines. I'll just take every situation as it comes and not feel bad about lane splitting when I do it, now.
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I wish I could find the link but in CA where lane splitting is legal. The motorcycle deaths have gone down due to them not being rear ended.
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Originally Posted by CA CHP
Can motorcycle riders "split" lanes and ride between other vehicles?

Lane splitting by motorcycles is permissible but must be done in a safe and prudent manner.
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