Lane splitting in TX

[pipeliner1978]

If you have passed a MSF Course you do not need to take a riding test to get an "M" endorsement but there is still a written exam.

gotta get a drivers liscense first....

[Kevin848]

gotta get a drivers liscense first....

+1 

[pipeliner1978]

+1 

gotta get a birth certificate or a passport, or they can tell that my white hillbilly talking/looking ass is an American, atleast that's what they told me...

[andym]

If you have passed a MSF Course you do not need to take a riding test to get an "M" endorsement but there is still a written exam.

Yeah, I took the course and the written test to get a Tx license, I couldn't get insurance with a EU license.

[Kevin848]

Yeah, I took the course and the written test to get a Tx license, I couldn't get insurance with a EU license.

Welcome to the states and the board. there is a pic thread at the top of the board and I am sure we would all love to see pics of the 696! Cant wait to meet you at one of our gatherings, so keep an eye out on the board for when they happen!

[pipeliner1978]

so keep an eye out on the board for when they happen!

Thursday! 

[dallas2r]

Welcome to the states and the board. there is a pic thread at the top of the board and I am sure we would all love to see pics of the 696! Cant wait to meet you at one of our gatherings, so keep an eye out on the board for when they happen!

+1   

There's also a handy-dandy event calendar in the thread pinned at the top of the main DFWM page. Shoot me a PM if you'd like to be added to the distribution list.

here's a link:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=585.0

[Kevin848]

Thursday! 

[fluff]
You westies and all your dinners!!!
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[andym]

A couple of lane splitting bills are up this year.

I have already written to my representatives in support of these with the help of the link below.

https://cqrcengage.com/amacycle/app/write-a-letter?0&engagementId=77645&ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxCKZr2mpxJuLTq2u-0mMXffUSrk9BA4C-9FpkXDuHq0QNvESjxEFEZXyxzp_kBaHBlXgWHEjL4NnUfAW7HRrULLhO1tBlXkJNZfBQJwfoxI0&lp=0

I really hope one of these gets passed, just think how nice it would be being able to filter through a traffic jam without being concerned about being pulled over, especially once the temperature raises.

[motolocopat]

It looks like this passed...
84R2298 JAM-D

   By: Muñoz, Jr.   H.B. No. 813


   
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
   
AN ACT
   relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during
   periods of traffic congestion.
          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
          SECTION 1.  Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended
   by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as
   follows:
          (a)  An operator on a roadway divided into two or more
   clearly marked lanes for traffic:
                (1)  shall drive as nearly as practical entirely within
   a single lane, except as provided by Subsection (e); and
                (2)  may not move from the lane unless that movement can
   be made safely.
          (e)  The operator of a motorcycle may operate the motorcycle
   for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same
   direction during periods of traffic congestion if:
                (1)  notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
   and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
   standards adopted by the department; and
                (2)  the operator operates the motorcycle:
                      (A)  at a speed not more than five miles per hour
   greater than the speed of the other traffic;
                      (B)  in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
   miles per hour or less; and
                      (C)  in a location other than a school crossing
   zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour
   or less.
          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.

[AeroGeek]

It looks like this passed...
84R2298 JAM-D

   By: Muñoz, Jr.   H.B. No. 813


   
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
   
AN ACT
   relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during
   periods of traffic congestion.
          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
          SECTION 1.  Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended
   by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as
   follows:
          (a)  An operator on a roadway divided into two or more
   clearly marked lanes for traffic:
                (1)  shall drive as nearly as practical entirely within
   a single lane, except as provided by Subsection (e); and
                (2)  may not move from the lane unless that movement can
   be made safely.
          (e)  The operator of a motorcycle may operate the motorcycle
   for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same
   direction during periods of traffic congestion if:
                (1)  notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
   and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
   standards adopted by the department; and
                (2)  the operator operates the motorcycle:
                      (A)  at a speed not more than five miles per hour
   greater than the speed of the other traffic;
                      (B)  in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
   miles per hour or less; and
                      (C)  in a location other than a school crossing
   zone or a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour
   or less.
          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.

The bill was not passed though...
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/BillStages.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=HB813

[caffeinejunkee]

The bill was not passed though...

Never had a chance ...

[motolocopat]

OK .. Bummer. I guess the line at the bottom that says "SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2015" confused me

[muskrat]

well since it's not "explicitly" forbidden I'll continue to piss people off when it's 100+ and ride the shoulder.