It does make them special in one very important way: it’s much harder for police to catch them.

Lots of cars also don't follow the rules, though, and I didn't get the impression that motorcyclists are less likely to be punished for it (but maybe that's a thing where you live, IDK). I do think that both cars and motorcycles should have way stricter noise restrictions, which might very well spell the end of ICE motorcycles because the technology is inherently loud even when they aren't making noise on purpose.

You should visit India sometime

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The reason motorcycles are allowed to filter is many years ago they were all air cooled. Sitting in traffic without moving would overheat your bike.

and i think they can be a bigger ahole, they once knocked the plastic casing off the front door mirror of my dads car, just by passing by for no reason(every car was in a traffic jam), or the percieved cycler somehow think we shouldnt passed them, while stuck a traffic jam.

Eh. Lane splitting can legitimately reduce congestion and improve safety, at least when drivers are aware of their surroundings... which yes I know, for some is apparently a high bar.

Never owned one but splitting lanes is dope. More power to the riders and stay safe out there.