When a motorcycle rider drives through lanes of traffic instead of just sticking to one lane, it is called a lane split. In California, lane splitting is legal. However, sometimes, drivers do not bother to check before they switch lanes, often causing catastrophic accidents and injuries. It also leaves other motorcyclists at risk. But, whenever accidents happen due to lane splitting, the motorcycle operator is often blamed. When motorcycle enthusiasts are lane splitting, they should remember not to cut off any vehicle, be mindful of the speed limits and avoid weaving through traffic. If you follow all proper motorcycle safety, people will have difficulty pinning the blame on you.