Legal Consequences of Lane Splitting/Filtering?

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

I would flat out refuse to pay. That it total bullshit!

Jim

I suppose you could then sit in the lockup and exist on stale donuts until Monday when the judge would set your bail....

Afterwards you can then pay the tow and impound fees to get your vehicle back.

When you're from out of state, the money you pay is a bond which is equal to the fine for that particular citation. You can either come back and contest it or forfeit the bond money.

[aterry1067]

Originally Posted by Student Rider

While it may be not legal and not illegal, it is still a stupid practice.

Disagree. Performed responsibly, and assuming some idiot doesn't go on the attack, it's a viable and efficient practice.

It's perfectly fine for the rest of the world, just not here.

Also, someone earlier in the thread stated that in MD it's only a 1 point offense. Can anyone provide any support for that?

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by ttpete

I suppose you could then sit in the lockup and exist on stale donuts until Monday when the judge would set your bail....

Afterwards you can then pay the tow and impound fees to get your vehicle back.

When you're from out of state, the money you pay is a bond which is equal to the fine for that particular citation. You can either come back and contest it or forfeit the bond money.

Yeah, I could, and then I would sue the fucking backwater redneck fucks silly.

But hey, that assumes this is what would happen.

I'm not convinced.

Jim

[rbrsddn]

What is your time worth? Would you rather pay a 150 dollar fine and be on your way, or spend two days in jail, and have it potentially cost you a lot more in legal fees? Me, if I'm bagged, I'm paying the fine and heading home.

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Yeah, I could, and then I would sue the fucking backwater redneck fucks silly.

But hey, that assumes this is what would happen.

I'm not convinced.

Jim

Well, that's what the Ohio State Patrol does. Been there, done that. Be glad you never had to deal with the old Justice of the Peace courts. I've personally seen where they would take spare tires and other assorted possesions in lieu of a fine, usually in the middle of the night. Oh, and you can't really file a civil action against a court system.....

[Domromer]

Originally Posted by larryboy

Ever been in Vegas or Phoenix in the summer? You'll die if you just sit in traffic, it's expected but illegal, filter/split.

5 years of commuting year round north Scottsdale to Gilbert I never saw a single person lane splitting.

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by rbrsddn

What is your time worth? Would you rather pay a 150 dollar fine and be on your way, or spend two days in jail, and have it potentially cost you a lot more in legal fees? Me, if I'm bagged, I'm paying the fine and heading home.

My time is worth a lot, my integrity much more!

Jim

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by ttpete

Well, that's what the Ohio State Patrol does. Been there, done that. Be glad you never had to deal with the old Justice of the Peace courts. I've personally seen where they would take spare tires and other assorted possesions in lieu of a fine, usually in the middle of the night. Oh, and you can't really file a civil action against a court system.....

No, but you can against a corrupt police department dispensing illegal "justice"!

Jim

[rocker59]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

No, but you can against a corrupt police department dispensing illegal "justice"!

Jim

"posting a bond" = "illegal justice" ?

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

No, but you can against a corrupt police department dispensing illegal "justice"!

Jim

Try it sometime and let us know how it all works out. Glad you are financially independent.....

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by ttpete

Try it sometime and let us know how it all works out. Glad you are financially independent.....

Bend over if you wish, I'll pass!

Jim

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Bend over if you wish, I'll pass!

Jim

Well, you TALK a good game. Best of luck, keep us posted.

[p0diabl0]

Originally Posted by rocker59

Splitting = lane-sharing with other vehicles at speeds below 40mph.

Don't make shit up, it's splitting at 5 mph or 70 mph.

[rocker59]

Originally Posted by p0diabl0

Don't make shit up, it's splitting at 5 mph or 70 mph.

At 70mph it's not "sharing", it's "stupid".

[gplutt]

Originally Posted by Jim Moore

I always found that SoCal drivers were fast, professional, and no-nonsense. I loved riding there. It's the only place I've seen where no one tries to jump the line where two lanes merge. It's very orderly. It may be in part to the "armed populace is a polite populace" mindset, but it worked for me.

I went to California last spring and found the same. If you were going faster than they were, they got out of your way. If you passed them (double yellow or not), they seemed to assume that you just wanted to go faster than them and didn't care. If it wasn't safe for you to pass and they thought you wanted to go faster THEY ACTUALLY PULLED OFF QUICKLY SO YOU COULD PASS THEM. There was no politeness involved, it seemed. It was just a purely a rational form of roadcraft. It was a pretty eye opening experience. To all those Californians, thanks. You have a great state with great drivers, and I'm going to visit again.