Thread: Lane Filtering - now legal in VIC

Victorian motorcyclists legally allowed to weave through traffic under changed laws - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

What do you riders think?

While I see some big benefits, I can't help thinking how often I see drivers suddenly lane hopping on banked up freeways here - often at speeds well under 30.

I can see more bikes getting skittled by the percentage of car drivers that don't have a clue.

What a stupid name for queue jumping! I have been a bike rider for over 50 years and really can't see why we need this rule. All it does is create animosity. Car drivers who are banked up at lights see a bike rider weaving thru the cars to get to the front of the line. What is wrong with the old habit of waiting your turn and not jumping the queue. I am not a prude and no slouch on the road but I don't think this is needed.!!! Awaiting the flak!!!

As a rider just moved from Perth I'm all for it and used to it. Awareness and expectation of inattentive drivers keeps me alive not the road rules. I frequently filter and split traffic.
Awaits flaming.

I have noticed here especially on East link the right most lanes are full and the left empty. Amazes me. People continually think they own the road in front of them. I just like to be away from cars and trucks.

Having being rear ended on my bike by some clown not paying enough attention to the road, I make my choices yo get out the way. Also noticed how bad tail gating is in Vic.

I thought lane splitting was already legal. At least, that is what the motorcyclists have been telling me for years.
About twenty years ago, I saw a motorcycle copper do it, in a 100km/h zone, on a freeway, between a van and a car, on a windy day. The van was being blown all over the road. I was too and I was in a car. The wind gusted. The van veered. I don't know how they missed squashing the copper. Must have only been millimetres in it.

It may be legal but it is dangerous if practiced with undue care.

Originally Posted by Bearman

What a stupid name for queue jumping! I have been a bike rider for over 50 years and really can't see why we need this rule. All it does is create animosity. Car drivers who are banked up at lights see a bike rider weaving thru the cars to get to the front of the line. What is wrong with the old habit of waiting your turn and not jumping the queue. I am not a prude and no slouch on the road but I don't think this is needed.!!! Awaiting the flak!!!

Here it comes...

I think it is much safer to move to the front of the queue, than sit back and wait for some arse wipe to clean me up. If car drivers don't like it, then stiff bickys IMO. It's been legal in other States (and around the world) for years, and works well. There's nothing stopping the ticked off driver getting his/her bike license and doing the same.

It's only making legal what a lot of experienced riders do already. If I'm in my car and see a bike coming through, I move out the way to give them space - and a lot notice and give me a wave. Why do car drivers get the ****s in the first place about this? I drive and ride, so I don't get it personally - jealousy maybe?

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Originally Posted by bacicat

If I'm in my car and see a bike coming through, I move out the way to give them space

So do I.

Qld allows open licence holders to ride in emergency stopping lanes and on road shoulders. A great idea!

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Been doing it since i was 17 but only when i deem it safe to do so, never had any problems or been booked for doing it - actually never been booked on bike at all.

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