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Is lane splitting legal in Alabama?
I’m moving to Alabama to be closer to my husband’s family, but I’ve only been to the state once before. However, I’m a huge motorcycle enthusiast, and I want to make sure that I know the law before I move. Can I lane split in Alabama?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, lane splitting is illegal in
Alabama
. According to Alabama Code, Section 32-5A-242 (c), lane splitting is illegal in the Yellowhammer State, as no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.Ignoring the law explicitly prohibiting lane splitting could result in a
citation
, fine, and points
on your Alabama driving record
. Moreover, drivers don’t anticipate illegally passing motorcycles, making lane splitting even more dangerous. View full answer
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