Texan bikers can legally split lane now

[fnfalman]

Please confirm with the DMV and the cops, but I just got this from another website:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 545.060, Transportation Code, is amended by
amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(snipped some non-motorcycle stuff.)

(e) The operator of a motorcycle may operate the
motorcycle for a safe distance between lanes of traffic moving in the same
direction during periods of traffic congestion if the operator:
(1) is at least 21 years old;
(2) has successfully completed a motorcycle operator
training and safety course under Chapter 662;
(3) is covered by a health insurance plan providing the
operator with at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as
a result of an accident while operating a motorcycle; and
(4) operates the motorcycle:
(A) at a speed not more than five miles per hour
over the speed of the other traffic;
(B) in traffic that is moving at a speed of 20
miles per hour or less; and
© in a location other than a school crossing
zone or other than a location where the posted speed limit is 20 miles per
hour or less.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2005

[beekstersocal]

i cant understand that in some states you dont have to wear a helment but you cant split lanes .its actually called[ lane sharing] i split lanes because its safer [ keeps me from getting rear ended] ride safe keep the rubber side down

[fnfalman]

Well, it's a non-issue now because it didn't pass.

[domekrome]

I keep seeing the headline & reading it as Texas Riders Legally Insane