Mark Roman | June 19, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists and Lane-Splitting

Getting out for a ride on your motorcycle is certainly a fun activity. Whether you are riding to the beach or going for an extended tour of your town, it’s no secret that motorcyclists are more likely to be involved in a severe accident than other motorists. Even though there are road hazards beyond your control, such as drunk drivers or debris blocking the road, there is at least one way you can reduce your risk of getting into an accident — avoid lane-splitting. In fact, lane-splitting is so dangerous, it’s been made illegal in Florida.

What is Lane-Splitting?

Lane splitting involves the dangerous maneuver of riding a motorcycle between two lanes in slow-moving or stopped traffic. Trying to bypass traffic with this move can cause a serious accident, resulting in a devastating injury.

Why is Lane-Splitting So Dangerous?

The following factors can increase a driver’s risk of getting into an accident when lane-splitting:

  • Inexperience
  • Limited lane space between cars and motorcycles
  • Unpredicted traffic moves such as lane changes and turns
  • Driver blind spots

Injuries Caused by Lane-Splitting

While lane-splitting is just one way a motorcycle accident can happen, here are some of the most common types of injuries that motorcyclists sustain:

Since motorcyclists are not protected by a metal casing, seatbelts, or airbags, getting into an accident can be devastating.

Contact the Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Law Firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today

For more information, please contact the legal team of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Clearwater. We have four convenient locations in Florida: Clearwater, New Port Richey, and Tampa.

We serve throughout Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and its surrounding areas:

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Clearwater Office
1811 N. Belcher Road, Suite I-1
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 787-2500

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Congress Ave Office
2360 Congress Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 591-5610

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Tampa Office
6601 Memorial Hwy Suite 202
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 686-7588

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – New Port Richey Office
2515 Seven Springs Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL, 34655
(727) 815-8442

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