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Is lane splitting legal in Utah?
I saw a motorcycle pass through two lanes of cars the other day in Salt Lake City. Does Utah allow lane splitting?
Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No, lane splitting is not legal in the state of
Utah
. However, lane filtering was made legal here in 2019.Lane filtering is when motorcycles move to the front of a line of traffic that is at a red light by traveling between two lanes of stopped cars. Lane filtering is meant to reduce traffic congestion and motorcycle accidents and is only legal when traffic has come to a complete stop.
Motorcyclists in Utah
can legally lane filter if: - Traffic has come to a complete stop
- The posted speed limit is 45 mph or less
- The road has two or more lanes of traffic heading in the same direction
- The motorcyclist does not exceed speeds of 15 mph
- It is safe to do so
Lane splitting and lane filtering are sources of much debate in traffic law circles. Currently,
California
is the only state that explicitly allows lane splitting. And while some, like Utah, have stated that lane splitting is illegal in no uncertain terms, other states have been vague on the issue, leaving it to a patrol officer’s judgment. This can cause problems when it comes time to determine fault in a lane splitting-related traffic collision, though.With lane filtering now on the books in Utah, drivers in the Beehive State can expect to get even more up close and personal with motorcyclists. So, it’s a good idea to make sure your
Utah motorcycle insurance
is up to date.View full answer
- Gregory R.
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