Is it legal for motorcyclists to split lanes in Missouri and Arkansas?

ST. LOUIS – There’s a good chance you’ll encounter more motorcyclists on the roads as temperatures continue to climb. You may even see some weaving in and out of traffic.

To get to their intended destinations faster, motorcyclists may consider “lane-splitting.” Perhaps you have even been that motorcyclist in the past.

The American Motorcyclist Association defines “lane-splitting” as “the practice of riding a motorcycle between clearly marked lanes for traffic traveling in the same direction.” The AMA also endorses it, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal just anywhere.

Motorcyclist or not, when venturing out on the roads, you’ll want to keep state laws in Missouri and Illinois in mind. The legal considerations vary among U.S. states based on where there’s an opportunity to split lanes.

Is it legal for motorcyclists to drive between lanes of traffic in Missouri and Illinois? In shorter terms, is lane splitting legal in both states?

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(Story by Joey Schneider, Drew Tasset, ozarksfirst.com)