Lane splitting is something that occurs when a motorcycle drives between two normal lanes of cars that are either stopped or driving slowly. Depending on the location, as well as the circumstances prior to the accident, lane splitting may be allowed; however, due to the small space that the motorcyclist is driving in, as well as the close proximity they have to the other cars on the road, there are plenty of chances for an accident to happen whenever lane splitting occurs. Add to this the fact that most cars are not expecting a motorist to pass them in between lanes in heavy traffic, and lane splitting is another common cause for a motorcycle accident.