Allows motorcycles to operate between stopped and slow-moving lanes of traffic
HB 705 allows motorcycle operators to legally move between stopped or slow-moving lanes of traffic (called "lane filtering") on divided or undivided roads, while explicitly prohibiting "lane splitting" between fast-moving vehicles. The bill permits motorcycles to pass in the same lane or between lanes at speeds no more than 10 mph over traffic flow and not exceeding 25 mph. It also prohibits drivers from intentionally blocking motorcycles and requires the state highway patrol to develop safety education guidelines for lane filtering. This directly affects motorcycle riders and other drivers who may obstruct or interact with motorcycles in traffic.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 30, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 30, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Woods
DDemocratic
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