Which Lane Should Motorcycles Use?
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Motorcycles are classified as motor vehicles and should use the motor vehicle lane. Below is relevant information about motor vehicles: 1. The definition of a motor vehicle is a wheeled vehicle driven or towed by a power device, used for transporting people or goods, or for specialized engineering operations on roads. This includes two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds, both of which are considered motor vehicles. 2. On the carriageways of highways and urban roads, the lane from the first vehicle division line on the right to the center line is designated for motor vehicles. This lane is exclusively for motor vehicle use, so motorcycles should ride within this carriageway.
After riding motorcycles for so many years, I've figured it out—you must ride in the motor vehicle lane! Especially on urban expressways and main roads, sticking to the far-right motor vehicle lane is the safest. Once, I was stopped by traffic police for overtaking an electric bike in the non-motorized lane and got a ticket—that's when I learned many cities specifically target this. However, be extra careful with those auxiliary roads with dividers. If the main road has a speed limit above 80 km/h, it's best to follow buses on the auxiliary road—both safe and avoiding speed cameras. When waiting at a red light, remember to line up behind motor vehicles and avoid weaving from the right side, which can easily lead to accidents. Also, at intersections, cars often cut in during right turns, so it's best to signal early and pay extra attention to the rearview mirror.
