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(a) Right to use of lane.--All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.
(b) Overtaking and passing.--The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(c) Operation between lanes or vehicles.--No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(d) Limitation on operating abreast.--Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(e) Limited access highways.--No motorized pedalcycle shall be operated on any limited access highway.
(f) Exception for police officers.--Subsections (b) and (c) do not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 75 Pa.C.S.A. Vehicles § 3523. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-75-pacsa-vehicles/pa-csa-sect-75-3523/
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