Lane filtering becomes legal in Utah on May 14th.
“Lane filtering” means, when operating a motorcycle other than an autocycle, the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped in the same direction of travel in the same lane.
Drivers and riders will need to be aware of this new behavior and the specific circumstances under which it is permitted.
Lane filtering is only legal when ALL of the following conditions are met:
* the individual is operating a motorcycle;
* the individual is on a roadway divided into two or more adjacent traffic lanes in the same direction of travel;
* the individual is on a roadway with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less;
* the vehicle being overtaken in the same lane is stopped;
* the motorcycle is traveling at a speed of 15 miles per hour or less;
* and the movement may be made safely.
For more information, visit https://ridetolive.utah.gov or https://dpsnews.utah.gov/utahsnewla...