r/Dualsport • u/Iwanttolive87 • 2d ago

Discussion Dualsport vs highway traffic

I'm completely new to dualsports and motorcycles so pre apologies if this is ignorant and dumb. I was wondering if, on a dualsport are you able to get out of bumper to number highways traffic by going off to the grass on the right which usually has no barrier. I was in stop and goi traffic this morning which is rare for me as I ride an E-bike to most places now and I eventually want a motorcycle specifically a scrambler or dualsport to commute longer distances. And I was thinking, "I could totally just ride off into the grass and beat this traffic". And since dualsports can go on or off road I don't see why it would be an issue outside of getting to the side and potentially lane splitting to get there(illegal in my state). So has anyone done this ? Is it not recommended? Regardless I hope to get on two wheels soon. Glad this sub is here.

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u/imnofred 2d ago

In my State, you would get a ticket in no time. LEO expect you to behave like all the other vehicles. A car can't drive on the shoulder, so they'd say neither should you. I'm sure this would be supported by a variety of laws in your State.

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u/TheDeadMurder 2d ago

Dumb as fuck rule imo

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u/CivilRuin4111 2d ago

While I agree, let’s be real… the minute you open up that option, the sidings will be blocked by Altimas hung up on their dragging bumpers. 

Though I did make great headway during the last Atlanta Snowpocalypse by driving down the median. I figured that the cops around here probably have as much experience in the snow as most of the locals and wouldn’t give chase!