Meter on the entrance of freeway?

Question

In CA, it is legal to split the lane. Before entrance the freeway, there are 2 lanes that control cars enter freeway by meter (just like traffic light). Do motorcycle allow follow 2 cars that run when green light on or have to wait for red light to wait for next green light on? I just split the lanes and ride with 2 cars to enter freeway without stop, is it legal or will be stopped by polices someday? Thanks.

Answer 1

Freeway ramp meter sign R89 is defined as regulatory in the CA DOT approved supplement to the federal MUTCD.  Failure to obey that sign is a violation of Veh C § 21461(a).  The R89 sign reads, "1 CAR PER GREEN".  I fail to see how your actions would be unlawful.  Ride on!

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Answer 2

Get your tail over to the HOV lane. Usually is one at metered ramps.  Buses and motorcycles are ok with only one person.  Cars and trucks must have two. (HOV= High Occupancy Vehicles)

Answer 3

Splitting lanes is legal in California, just use common sense.

Answer 4

you might get pulled over for something like that, it depends on the cop. but what you're doing is illegal.

Answer 5

The sign says "One Car Per Green Light". It doesn't say anything about motorcycles!   If you got a ticket you could try explaining this to the judge.  He would probably not be sympathetic.

But I see a lot of people in cars just zooming through those lights.  It's very unlikely a cop would see you, let alone pull you over.