A question oft asked by car drivers in Malaysia is, “are motorcycles allowed to lane split?” Specifically, is there a Malaysian law forbidding motorcycles lane splitting (or lane filtering as defined in other countries)?
The answer is, there is no specific law that forbids motorcycles from lane splitting in Malaysia. There is a definition in the law for overtaking, in which any vehicle passing another is only allowed to do so on the right, but is otherwise silent on the matter.
The question was posed to our source inside the traffic police (JSPT) in Bukit Aman, and the answer was, there is no law that forbids lane splitting. “Tapi, ‘bang, rider kami di Malaysia ni cuai sangat, (But, brother, our Malaysian riders are very careless),” said our source.
Our source went on to explain that lane splitting, while allowed, also requires riders to pay due care and attention while doing so. “Abang, if you want to lane split, can, but you also need to ride defensively. This means no speeding, being courteous and keeping to the flow of traffic,” he said.
“Tapi, rider kami ni, semua tak sabar, naik moto macam pelesit (Our riders are impatient and ride like hooligans),” he added. Our source says, in the event of an accident while lane splitting, the rider is usually charged for riding without due care and attention, or being reckless while operating a motor vehicle.
“As police, we allow lane splitting to keep traffic flowing smoothly and minimise bottlenecks and jams. If we make riders follow the traffic queues, the jams will be a hundred times worse,” our source said. “Riders need to ride defensively and follow the speed limit, this is important, they must pay attention and ride carefully,” he said.
opmanmy
on 
Hooligan
on 
Not a rider
on 
Just a Commuter
on 
America no kapchai
on 
Rider & Driver
on 
Talk Cork
on 
Lan
on 
kk
on 
taboogen
on 
XYZ
on 
Lolsomany
on 
wawa
on 
ZYX⁶⁶⁶
on 
Liberation Troupe
on 
InMyCar
on 
Teksidrebar
on 
James
on 
Malaysian
on 
svherman
on 
kk kk
on 
stupid as ur
on 
Alvin
on 
ioma
on 
Bodolalu
on 
Squid
on 
Kea Was
on 
cringeguy
on 
bersyukur?
on 
EJ
on 
tenfung88
on 
biker
on 
ThePolygon
on 
Jaydee
on 
Anthony Go Blocke
on 
Plz educate them!!!
on 
Blalalu
on 
Tun Ismail
on 
Alfie
on 
Gianni Morselli
on 
Ad
on 
Shahdan
on 
Kapcai
on 
anyone
on 
Mike Doohan
on 
don't need to reinvent the wheel
on 
Semuacasbagus
on 
Holangkanla
on 
alldisc
on 
Ariff
on 
Golden Citizen
on 
Ben Yap
on 
loolc
on 
Agm
on 
Bolsac
on 
Jammed
on 
WOW
on 
Sudah tahu laws not prefect but don't do a shit
on 
The Saint
on 
Moby
on 
Former motorcyclist
on 
Jeff Yeoh
on 
Nina
on 
Koh
on 
lane splitter
on 
Aztechnotronic
on 
Anti-hooligans
on 
Mister Mister
on 
Bandimo
on 
Nerdo
on 
Jason
on 
Anonymus
on 
Nick L
on 
Bryan
on 
Sosila
on 
Edward C
on 
Zack
on 
AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally agree that lane splitting is common and often legal in Malaysia, especially during heavy traffic, and is seen as a way to reduce congestion. Many emphasize the importance of riding responsibly and following safety guidelines, such as not lane splitting at excessive speeds. There is concern about reckless riding, honking, and road hogging, which create tension and unsafe conditions. Several comments highlight the need for better awareness, consideration, and stricter regulations for motorcyclists to ensure safety for all road users. Some mention that Malaysian traffic culture often tolerates or encourages irresponsible behaviors, leading to frustration among drivers. Overall, there is support for lane splitting with cautious riding, but a call for more discipline and regulation to mitigate dangerous and disruptive practices.