Lane splitting is the act of a motorcyclist driving between two lanes of traffic on the white lane dividing them. This practice allows motorcycle riders to move past slower-moving vehicles and navigate traffic more quickly. Lane splitting is not legal.
The law states that a motorcycle rider cannot occupy the area between lanes of traffic. This is to prevent a vehicle from encountering resistance when attempting to change lanes. It helps protect drivers and motorcycle riders from colliding with each other.
If you were involved in a lane-splitting accident, you could still attempt to pursue compensation from the other negligent party through an insurance claim or a subsequent lawsuit if the insurance adjuster fails to provide a reasonable settlement offer. Although you share liability for causing the accident by committing an illegal act, the other driver can share partial liability if they committed reckless driving that helped cause the accident.
You will not receive the same compensation as if you were driving in the proper lane. Still, your motorcycle accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation by proving the at-fault party shared liability. You can receive compensation for the fault they had in causing the accident. Hence, the importance of retaining an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.