Is lane splitting legal in california

Yes. Lane splitting is legally permitted in california. California is currently the only state in the US that explicitly allows lane splitting. In 2016, California passed Assembly Bill 51, which legally defined lane splitting and authorized the California Highway Patrol to develop safety guidelines. Motorcyclists must exercise caution and ride at a reasonable speed relative to traffic flow, typically no more than 10mph faster than surrounding traffic. This practice is intended to help reduce congestion and minimize the risk of motorcyclists being rear-ended in stop-and-go traffic.