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ducanarchy
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lane splitting in NM
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April 24, 2011, 11:56:41 AM »
Anyone here know the NM laws concerning lane splitting? I understand there are not any laws specifically outlawing this, but I figured they could always slap you with reckless driving or something else if they wanted. Has anyone received a ticket for splitting? Do you do this regularly?
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 24, 2011, 01:46:38 PM »
New Mexico Motorcycle Laws
Motorcycle Helmet
Required by law under age of 18, reflectorization required, required under age 18
State Funded Rider Ed
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 18
Eye Protection
66-7-355. Riding on motorcycles. B. Any person operating a motorcycle not having a fixed windshield of a type approved by regulation of the secretary shall wear an eye protective device which may be a face shield attached to a safety helmet, goggles or safety eyeglasses. All eye protective devices shall be of a type approved by regulations promulgated by the director.
Daytime Use of Headlight
Modulating headlight permitted
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest
Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction
None
Helmet Speakers
No Restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law-random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R)
One required by law
Radar Detector
No Restriction
Turn Signals
Required by law
Muffler
No acoustical criteria.
Maximum Sound Level
No acoustical criteria.
State Insurance Requirements
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10)
Handlebar Height
No Restrictions
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States
Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
Lane Splitting
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 24, 2011, 01:52:53 PM »
I personally don't do it and would not recommend it especially in ABQ...we have some of the worst (cage) drivers I've seen...for that matter,
I try to stay out of the city when I go riding
Oh...and welcome to the NMMR forum
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 24, 2011, 09:07:08 PM »
Wait... Really?!? NOT referenced in administrative code or statutes?!?
You mean... I can... I can... LANESPLIT IN NM?!?!?!?!?
WOO-HOO!!!
It's the one thing I miss from CA... (admittedly not that there's much need for it here)
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 25, 2011, 05:22:49 AM »
Even if it's not specifically outlawed, does it really make sense to place your exposed self between two multi-ton metal boxes operated by your distracted fellow citizen?
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April 25, 2011, 05:38:03 AM »
My only experience lane splitting in NM was a guy opening his door and threatening me for cutting to the head of the line at the traffic light
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 25, 2011, 08:03:17 AM »
I miss it too. When I went to Laguna last year I rode up to SF. I followed a guy on a Tuono out of town. We were just rolling thru traffic. It was nice. Here..... Idk if I would do it here. Maybe, and I say maybe at some stop lights if I was fairly close to the front anyways. But to ride thru while traffic was moving, you couldn't pay me to do that. These idiots here are such aggressive drivers, I'm sure somebody would run you over just because you are getting ahead of them.
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 25, 2011, 09:20:45 AM »
I've only done it once here. There was an accident on the hwy and ALL traffic stopped and had been for a long time. I just eased in and moved up as nothing was moving. Had no issues, but I also have VERY little cause to do it here versus in CA.
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 25, 2011, 09:35:31 AM »
Typically lane splitting has to be specifically authorized by law or it is illegal. States typically have restrictions on passing, and lane splitting is prosecuted as a lane sharing violation or as illegal passing. I'll bet if you look into NM State laws concerning passing you'll find something delineating who can be in what lane, etc. during an overtaking maneuver.
Just my 2 cents.
Welcome to NM, Ducanarchy.
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 25, 2011, 11:33:12 AM »
Anarchy.. Are you on a 900 black coming off Wyoming and central last Saturday evening?
There was a 900 or 750 with a dry clutch that split a group of 15 plus cars. And my mouth was just dropped open. I couldn't believe it.
I then followed this ducati on to the freeway where it happened again.. I haven't seen it before.. I thought it was crazy as new mexico drivers will take your ass out just cause they can.
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Quote from: Plumbers Crack on April 25, 2011, 11:33:12 AM
Anarchy.. Are you on a 900 black coming off Wyoming and central last Saturday evening?
There was a 900 or 750 with a dry clutch that split a group of 15 plus cars. And my mouth was just dropped open. I couldn't believe it.
I then followed this ducati on to the freeway where it happened again.. I haven't seen it before.. I thought it was crazy as new mexico drivers will take your ass out just cause they can.
OR SHOOT YOU!!!
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 25, 2011, 03:33:05 PM »
Yeah... I had a few unfriendly ppl try to stop me from splitting even in CA.
Out there, it's a MUST. Here, I just dont see the need:.. But, that's just me.
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 27, 2011, 07:14:31 AM »
Quote from: JJ on April 25, 2011, 01:33:54 PM
OR SHOOT YOU!!!
i believe the correct term is
busta cap
n you ass
and i would not recommend lane splitting as its not that bad traffic out here and people are crazy ass drivers...the only time i have ever really lane splitted is when i was at a complete stop on the freeway and im a air cooled moto, so i just got on the median and weaved in n out til i can get off....
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 27, 2011, 04:52:43 PM »
Quote from: Plumbers Crack on April 25, 2011, 11:33:12 AM
Anarchy.. Are you on a 900 black coming off Wyoming and central last Saturday evening?
There was a 900 or 750 with a dry clutch that split a group of 15 plus cars. And my mouth was just dropped open. I couldn't believe it.
I then followed this ducati on to the freeway where it happened again.. I haven't seen it before.. I thought it was crazy as new mexico drivers will take your ass out just cause they can.
This wasnt me. I'm on an 06 s2r dark.
I've only split a couple of times when traffic was completely stopped and I proceeded with extreme caution. I probably wont make a habit of it - mostly just curious.
Thanks for the welcome
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Re: lane splitting in NM
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April 28, 2011, 07:45:19 AM »
By any chance do you live around Taylor Ranch? I always see a S2R dark in that area.
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