I am writing in support of Senate Bill 435 (SB 435) Lane filtering; motorcycles, penalty, delayed effective date.
I am writing as a Virginia District resident and motorcyclist to respectfully urge you to support legislation that would allow motorcycle lane filtering in the Commonwealth.
Lane filtering—allowing motorcycles to move slowly between stopped or slow-moving traffic—has been shown to improve rider safety by reducing rear-end collisions, which are one of the most common and dangerous crashes for motorcyclists. It also helps ease traffic congestion and reduces unnecessary idling, benefiting all road users.
This practice is already legal in several other states and countries, where it has been implemented with clear guidelines and positive safety outcomes. When done at low speeds and in appropriate conditions, lane filtering is a practical, common-sense solution that makes our roads safer and more efficient without negatively impacting drivers.
As someone who cares deeply about road safety and responsible transportation policy, I hope you will consider supporting this bill. It would be a meaningful step toward protecting vulnerable road users while modernizing Virginia’s traffic laws.
Thank you for your time and for your service to our great Commonwealth.
I am writing in support of Senate Bill 435 (SB 435) Lane filtering; motorcycles, penalty, delayed effective date. I am writing as a Virginia District resident and motorcyclist to respectfully urge you to support legislation that would allow motorcycle lane filtering in the Commonwealth. Lane filtering—allowing motorcycles to move slowly between stopped or slow-moving traffic—has been shown to improve rider safety by reducing rear-end collisions, which are one of the most common and dangerous crashes for motorcyclists. It also helps ease traffic congestion and reduces unnecessary idling, benefiting all road users. This practice is already legal in several other states and countries, where it has been implemented with clear guidelines and positive safety outcomes. When done at low speeds and in appropriate conditions, lane filtering is a practical, common-sense solution that makes our roads safer and more efficient without negatively impacting drivers. As someone who cares deeply about road safety and responsible transportation policy, I hope you will consider supporting this bill. It would be a meaningful step toward protecting vulnerable road users while modernizing Virginia’s traffic laws. Thank you for your time and for your service to our great Commonwealth.