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    Which Way, L.A.?

    New Rules for Sharing the Road

    Every driver in California has seen motorcycles weave through the traffic on roads and freeways. "Lane splitting" is not illegal, but it's not legal either — at least not yet. AB 51 would make it part of the Vehicle Code. It passed the Assembly by a big margin, and it's on the way to the Senate.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 1, 2015 • 18m Listen

    Every driver in California has seen motorcycles weave through the traffic on roads and freeways. "Lane splitting" is not illegal, but it's not legal either — at least not yet. AB 51 would make it part of the Vehicle Code. It passed the Assembly by a big margin, and it's on the way to the Senate. The author is Bill Quirk, a Democrat from the East Bay Area.

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    Motorcycles, Lane-Splitting and Your Daily Commute
    1. 0:00New Rules for Sharing the RoadYou’re reading this
    2. 18:15The City of Industry's First Council Election in 17 Years
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Bill Quirk

      California State Assembly

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      Thomas Freeman

      Stop Lane Splitting

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      Evan Zeller

      avid motorcycle rider and daily commuter

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    The full episode

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    Motorcycles, Lane-Splitting and Your Daily Commute
    1. 0:00New Rules for Sharing the RoadYou’re reading this
    2. 18:15The City of Industry's First Council Election in 17 Years
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