Our motorcycle accidents see a lot of cases involving lane splitting and the question of whether motorcycles can drive between lanes. Let’s talk about what lane splitting is and what the Maryland law is on this subject.
What is Lane Splitting?
Lane splitting is a term used to describe when motorcycles drive on the lines between lanes, allowing them to pass cars by going in between them. Related to lane splitting is lane filtering. This is when motorcyclists move up between cars stopped at a stoplight.