The laws about motorcycle lane splitting vary greatly from state to state, which can make it confusing for motorcycle riders who travel across state lines to know when and where motorcycle lane splitting is acceptable and legal and when and where it will land them a hefty fine. In Texas, lane splitting is illegal in any circumstance, but in some other states motorcycle lane splitting is allowed as long as the situation is deemed safe. The fact that each state has its own rules about motorcycle lane splitting can be confusing for new riders.