lane splitting

California is, AFAIK, the only state where "lane splitting" (i.e., riding a motocycle between two lanes of slower moving cars) is permitted, and only if it can be done safely. Please indicate your opinion of this practice, and add any other comment on the topic you might wish to add.

Hey Everyone, Dave here. I just joined the forum a week ago and just bought my first bike this weekend. I'm originially from Michigan but due to the military I am stationed in SoCal. I have to say there is a world of difference between drivers in the Midwest and those in California. I am talking...