🏍️🚫 Lane splitting is illegal in South Carolina. ❌ Riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic increases the risk of serious injury and can impact fault after a crash. ❌ Even when traffic is stopped or slow, lane splitting is not permitted under South Carolina law. ❌ Understanding the rules of the road can help protect both your safety and your legal options. 📍Ian D. Maguire, Esquire • 1600 North Oak Street, Suite B • Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577 #MotorcycleSafetySC #LaneSplittingIllegal #SouthC

Know the difference! Let’s talk lane filtering and lane splitting on the freeway… is it allowed? In no circumstance is lane filtering allowed on the freeway. Factors that make lane filtering LEGAL: - A speed limit of 45 mph or less - Two or more lanes - Vehicles must be stopped - Motorcycle can only go 15 mph when going between cars Lane splitting on the freeway is also ILLEGAL and at no point should a motorcycle drive between two vehicles. You might wonder if traffic is stopped or congested on

Associate Editor Kelly Callan does a lot of commuting on crowded Southern California freeways and has put together a helpful video, sharing her essential lane-splitting tips. Lane-splitting is a practice that allows motorcycles to filter between other vehicles on the road. Done responsibly, lane-splitting is safer for the motorcyclist, helps reduce traffic congestion and allows air-cooled motorcycles to stay within proper operating temperatures, among many other benefits for motorcyclists and ca