Which lane should motorcycles use in urban areas?

[LaKingston]

Motorcycles should use the motor vehicle lane in urban areas, but the law also stipulates that motorcycles can borrow the non-motor vehicle lane. The following is relevant information about motorcycles: Introduction: A motorcycle is a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle driven by a gasoline engine and steered by handlebars to control the front wheel. It is lightweight, flexible, fast, and widely used for patrols, passenger and cargo transportation, as well as a sports equipment. Broadly speaking, motorcycles are divided into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, touring bikes, etc. Origin: In 1885, German Gottlieb Daimler installed an engine into a framed machine, and the world's first motorcycle was born. Motorcycle sports related to motorcycles are a military sports event, a competitive sport using motorcycles as equipment, divided into two-wheeled and three-wheeled models, with each model categorized into several classes based on engine cylinder displacement.

[JoannaMarie]

I started riding motorcycles in my teens. In the city, you're usually supposed to stay on the right side of the motor vehicle lane, just like the rules in Beijing's hutongs. In the first few years, I was always stuck behind buses breathing in exhaust. Later, I realized the safest way is to ride in the outer lane and avoid mixing with non-motorized vehicles to prevent collisions with suddenly appearing pedestrians. Remember to use your turn signals, check mirrors frequently, and slow down when turning to avoid accidents in blind spots. Roads are slippery when wet, and road markings become hard to see, so you need to be more cautious than usual. Nowadays, with advanced technology, some navigation apps suggest the best lanes, but the basics are to follow traffic rules—don't speed or weave through traffic, maintain a safe distance, because life is far more precious than time.

[AshlynLynn]

As a motorcycle commuter, I navigate through the city daily, and the most convenient practice is to ride in the middle or right side of the motor vehicle lane. During rush hours, I often encounter traffic jams, and I slowly move along the right side to avoid being dangerously squeezed between cars. Avoid using the non-motorized vehicle lane, as it's prone to fines and accidents. Practical experience has taught me to flexibly utilize traffic signals and road signs, such as riding near motorcycle indicators or coordinating with other vehicles in shared lanes. Safety first—I always wear protective gear and turn on my lights in dim conditions to alert others.

[LeMiguel]

As a newbie rider, I was quite confused about lane selection in urban areas, which gave my instructor a headache. Traffic rules state you should ride on the right side of motor vehicle lanes, but in practice, I'd stay in the slow lane during heavy traffic and occasionally use fast lanes when roads were clear—just never speeding. The key is maintaining situational awareness to avoid blind spots and slowing down early at intersections. After multiple practice sessions, my riding became much smoother. Safety always comes first.