THE ISSUE
Florida riders deserve the same safety protections already adopted in other states. We’re asking lawmakers to legalize safe, slow-speed motorcycle lane filtering—the practice of moving carefully between stopped traffic at red lights or gridlock.

WHY NOW
Every day, Florida riders sit vulnerable in stopped traffic: exposed to rear-end crashes, extreme 90°+ heat, wasted fuel, and overheating engines.
Rear-end collisions make up nearly 1 in 3 motorcycle crashes nationwide.
Florida is home to over 600,000 registered motorcycles, one of the largest rider populations in the U.S.
States like Utah, Arizona, and Montana have already passed filtering laws with proven safety benefits. Florida can and should do the same.

HOW IT WOULD WORK
Only when vehicles are completely stopped.
Rider speed while filtering: ≤ 15 mph.
Only on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction, posted ≤ 45 mph.
No shoulders, bike lanes, or freeways.
Must always be done safely and yield to emergency vehicles.

WHY IT MATTERS
Safety: UC Berkeley research found riders filtering in slow/stopped traffic were less likely to suffer serious head or torso injuries compared to non-filtering riders.
Traffic: Filtering motorcycles out of the queue frees up space, and international studies show it can reduce congestion by up to 10% in busy corridors.
Climate & Fuel: With over 600,000 motorcycles in Florida, even a fraction stuck idling in traffic every day adds up to thousands of gallons of wasted fuel and tons of unnecessary emissions each year.
Florida-specific: In our extreme heat, filtering protects riders from prolonged exposure and reduces risk of air-cooled engines overheating.

TAKE ACTION
Sign this petition to show support.
Share it on social media with the hashtag #FilterFlorida
Tell your story: Add a comment about a near-miss or overheating incident to build momentum.
Together, we can make Florida roads safer, smarter, and more efficient for everyone.