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A Colorado law that goes into effect Aug. 7, 2024, will allow motorcycles to ride between lanes past cars — but only if traffic has stopped. Riders must make sure lanes are wide enough to allow them to pass safely, and they are limited to 15 mph when overtaking stopped cars.
Motorcycles cannot pass using the right shoulder, and they cannot move in the opposite direction of traffic in the lanes.
The new rule aims to reduce congestion by allowing riders to move up at stop lights and during traffic jams, while decreasing the chance for motorcycles to get rear-ended.
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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