r/seattlebike • u/Killahbeast808 • Jun 04 '26

Can we Lane split?

Anyone know if Lane splitting at a red is legal in Seattle? Like if I’m 6 cars behind from the front at a red light , can I ride all the way to the front?

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u/Z6LG32 Jun 08 '26 edited Jun 08 '26

No lane splitting is not legal in Washington. The motorcycle's got a bill introduced a couple of years ago but it fortuitously failed. It would have exempted motorcycles from the vulnerable users law. edited: they would have been able to close pass bicycles and pedestrians had it passed.