Lane Splitting Legalized in Colorado

Cycle News Staff | April 9, 2024

Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-079 into law, which will legalize lane “filtering” beginning on August 7, 2024.

It requires that motorcycles move at 15 mph or less on lanes wide enough and in conditions safe enough to pass safely.

State Representative Ron Weinberg (R) was one of the bill’s co-sponsors. He said that safety for motorcyclists was a big reason why he wanted it passed.

“What people don’t understand about motorcycles is [that] when we do get up into 100-degree weather, the road is so hot, sitting there and sucking in the fumes from the gas pipes. This is fully about safety,” Weinberg said.

Colorado joins California, Utah, Montana and Arizona, which already allow lane splitting. Missouri and Rhode Island are considering bills to legalize it as well.CN