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Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

Does a new Colorado law let motorcycles ride between lanes past moving cars?


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Motorcycles cannot pass using the right shoulder, and they cannot move in the opposite direction of traffic in the lanes.

California and Utah are among states that allow motorcycles to ride between lanes under some circumstances. The American Motorcyclist Association endorses the practice, saying it gives motorcyclists an “escape route” from being rear-ended. An Oregon transportation study found it also prevents air-cooled engines from overheating by keeping motorbikes in motion.

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