VTL 1252 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 1251 Riding on motorcycles up ARTICLE 34-A Operation of Motorcycles next SECTION 1253 Clinging to other vehicles Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 1252 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 7, ARTICLE 34-A § 1252. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. (a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. However, this subsection shall not be construed to prevent motorcycles from being operated two abreast in a single lane. (b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (d) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. (e) Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.