If I can see two full corners and it's a one or two cars ruining my ride I'll cross. Otherwise I hot pit.
Sure, no problem if the way is clear with no hills or curves near by, especially considering in Ontario lines on the road are not regulatory.
My friend crosses the double-yellow to pass when safe/prudent but stays in his lane otherwise. He does this very often on back roads. Sometimes if he comes up on a chain of cars on a twisty road he'll carefully/slowly leap frog until he gets in front and is able to take off. He always gives a wave of respect if at all possible. He tries not to buzz anyone and makes a big effort not to force anything (always trying to keep the unknown unknown in mind).
But he's not perfect nor does he have 30+ years of riding experience, not even close.
You?
Never. Surviving on a motorcycle (or in a car) in increased by doing what others EXPECT you to do. An eighteen wheeler topping a hill with a double yellow to his left is NOT expecting to see an FZ6 in his lane coming in the other direction, and in my humble opinion, is under no obligation to run off the road (risking his own life) to avoid crushing the idiot.
You already provided the same polarizing opinion on page 3 of this thread (to which I replied but received no response)...no need to be a post-whore.
The situation you describe above sounds like a perfect example of when NOT to pass -- double-yellow, dotted, or no paint at all. I didn't find your comment insightful or constructive. :thumbdown:
I was told that when the laws were changed in 1990, there was no longer provisions included for regulating the lines on the road. There are still rules for passing near a hill or a bend in the road. But I guess theoretically they could make then all solid lines.Ummm, then why put lines on the road, just to "pretty things up"?? (kidding mostly :BLAA.
Since I am a little new at the riding scene, I guess never is the correct answer, although I cant say I have never cut it close either, passing when I know the Double yellow is coming up soon.
(tangentially off topic )
Heheheheheh...not taking sides here, but this whole TOPIC is "polarizing" as, IMHO/observations, is any safety/law/regulatory related topic. :ban: :BLAA: (just an observation from what I've seen and read on this and other forums).
Granted, if the poster has already expressed his/her/its opinions already...
Good answer :thumbup:
Less than 2 years riding and you're still a relative newbie, IMO
Newbies should not do this.
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I try not to cross the double yellow line when I am passing a car although sometimes I do.
In California you are allowed to lane share or as some call it split traffic.
If the driver is cool we will shift over a little to let me pass while sharing his lane.
Otherwise sometimes I ride on the line or go slightly over to pass him if there is a decent sized clearing.
Maybe, Californians have a different attitude then other rides because we are so used to lane-sharing or splitting traffic. I have driven between an oncoming truck and car on my side which was moved over in the lane to let me make a pass. Motorcycles are small and nibble and fit easily between traffic.