"Lane-splitting is common practice in most of the world, and I am a strong believer that, done responsibly and legally, it is beneficial to everyone on the roads. My opinion is based on many years and miles of lane-sharing and, more important in my mind, filtering to the front of traffic clusters at urban stoplights.
I've seen some heated debates over the merits of lane-splitting on some motorcycle forums. There is always a minority of riders against it. But as we recently reported, a study done by the University of California at Berkeley found that it's not a dangerous practice, if done responsibly.
Here's the key. We're trying to make it legal, not mandatory. If you prefer to sit in stopped traffic on your motorcycle, you'll be free to continue doing so."