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WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 11 Issue 1 | 29 The California Highway Patrol has released its long-awaited ps for motorcyclists who split lanes in traffic. The recommenda ons were authorized under A.B. 51, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown (D) in 2016. The law, sponsored by Assembly members Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) and Tom Lackey (R- Palmdale), is the legisla ve recogni on of lane spli ng, in which motorcyclists ride between lanes of stopped or slowed traffic. The CHP ps include informa on for motorcyclists and drivers of other vehicles. Safety tips for motorcyclists include: • Consider the total environment when you are lane spli ng. This includes the width of lanes, the size of surrounding vehicles and current roadway, weather and ligh ng condi ons. • Danger increases at higher speed differen als (the difference between the speed of the motorcyclist and that of nearby vehicles). • Danger increases as overall speed increases. • It is typically safer to split between the far le lanes than between other lanes of traffic. • Avoid lane spli ng next to large vehicles (big rigs, buses, motorhomes, etc.). • Riding on the shoulder is illegal and is not considered lane spli ng. • Be visible. Avoid remaining in the blind spots of other vehicles California Highway Patrol releases lane-splitting tips A.B. 51 authorized standards development or lingering between vehicles. • Help drivers see you by wearing brightly colored/reflec ve protec ve gear and using high beams during daylight. Messages for other vehicle drivers include: • Lane spli ng by motorcyclists is legal in California. • Inten onally blocking or impeding a motorcyclist is illegal. • Opening a vehicle door to impede a motorcyclist is illegal. • Drivers in the far le lane should move to the le of their lane to give motorcyclists ample room to pass. CHP safety tips for all motorists include: • Check mirrors and blind spots, especially before changing lanes or turning. • Signal your inten ons before changing lanes or merging with traffic. • Be alert and an cipate possible movements by other motorists. • Never ride or drive while impaired by drugs, alcohol or fa gue. • Be courteous and share the road. Five important Lane Splitting Statistics • Lane-Spli ng is Outlawed in 48 States (and District of Columbia) • Lane-Spli ng May be Safer Than Riding in the Lane • Lane-Spli ng is Prac ced by 36% of California Motorcyclists • Lane-Spli ng Must be Done Safely • Lane-Spli ng can Save you a minimum of 20 Hours a Year The CHP warns that splitting lanes can be dangerous and should not be performed by inexperienced riders. CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION... IT'S A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LIVING GOD. This is what you have been looking for in life. That is the ONLY way you will fill that emptiness you have been trying to fill with everything else this world has to offer. And don't be mislead; being a Christian is not boring! It is not weak! It is certainly not being perfect! God wants to have a relationship with you just as you are. Live your life to the fullest by accepting what He has for you: HIS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Burning Rubber for God is the BEST way to ride and the ONLY way to know where you're headed. If you have questions or want to know more Email us at: WheelsOfGrace2002@gmail.com Or call: (951) 777-0503 RhinoMan444@sbcglobal.net (307) 203-5777