Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

unsafe lane change

Is an unsafe lane change considered reckless driving?


Asked on 9/12/08, 6:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sherman Ellison Law Offices of Sherman M. Ellison

Re: unsafe lane change

Typically, NO.

However, check out Vehicle Code 23103, which is the reckless driving statute.

It is possible that a severe, unsafe lane change and/or multiple unsafe lane changes could be considered reckless driving, depending on other driving and/or traffic factors.

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Answered on 9/12/08, 7:17 pm


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