Deon,
Obviously that would not be the time or place to be lane splitting. Unless of course it is to save your behind. I think Mark has hit the nail on the head though I believe the debate is more about the legality and safety of it more so than should you or should you not. There are safe times and places to split lanes and then there are unsafe times to split lanes. If you have the skill and ability, it is a safe practice. If you don't, then don't do it. If you are doing 70 to keep up with traffic, what need would there be for lane splitting anyhow. If I am sitting on the Dan Ryan Expressway in stop and go traffic heading in to downtown Chicago, might be just the right time to move myself along a little bit. Unfortunately the authorities in this highly enlightened state don't see it that way. So yes I can do it though I may be forced to pay a little fee for the privilege to our state for doing so, courtesy of the bored guy in the blue uniform and those flashy lights.
