No, lane splitting remains illegal in Missouri under state statutes, despite periodic legislative proposals. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and State Highway Patrol enforce traffic codes prohibiting motorcyclists from overtaking vehicles within the same lane. No local jurisdictions have authority to legalize the practice, and recent 2026 legislative sessions have again rejected bills seeking to amend §302.010 RSMo.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Missouri
- Statutory Prohibition: §302.010 RSMo defines lane splitting as “lane sharing,” which is expressly prohibited for all motor vehicles, including motorcycles.
- Enforcement Priorities: MoDOT’s 2025 traffic safety plan prioritizes citations for lane splitting in high-incident zones, particularly along I-70 and I-44 corridors.
- Local Ordinance Limits: Municipalities such as Kansas City and St. Louis lack statutory power to override state traffic laws, per §302.010.5 RSMo, which reserves lane discipline regulations to the state legislature.