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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CrypticApathy
I dunno how many times ive had a motorcycle come up beside me at a light. from like 8 or 9 cars behind. I know its LEGAL for them to do that but its still bullshit.

NO it is not legal, It is a moving violation, which means POINTS.

If a biker can get pissed because a car is trying to share a lane with them then that must mean the rider thinks they are entitled to a full lane, and if they are entitled to a full lane then so is a car.

http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/ind...316/Sec209.HTM

316.209 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.--

(1) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

(2) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(4) motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(5) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to police officers or firefighters in the performance of their official duties.

(6) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.--s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 165, ch. 99-248; s. 1, ch. 2003-92.

Note.--Former s. 316.109.












I don't respect bikers as a general rule, I don't respect anyone just because they are part of a group of people. I respect individual people that earn it, and most bikers don't drive like they deserve the respect. Even still, I do watch out for other bikers. I have been riding off and for about 11 years, have been through a safe rider course, and lawenforcment drivers course. I watch out for bikes since there are alot of nice bikes out there and I am always looking out for a creative paint scheme, or mod. Unfortunately there are way too many jackass riders that give a bad name to bikes.
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