LANSING, MI -- On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R-MI-17) of the Michigan Legislature introduced Michigan’s first-ever motorcycle lane filtering bill. 

If enacted, this bill would permit operators of two-wheeled motorcycles to filter between traffic that is stopped or traveling at less than 15 mph in the state of Michigan. 

This legislation came together, in part, through a multitude of efforts at the state and national level, with support from Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Co-Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) and State Sen. Lindsey. 

“The introduction of this legislation is a huge step in the right direction in making Michigan’s roadways safer for motorcyclists” Eastern States Representative Max Colchin said, “A huge thank you to State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey and his staff for their hard work and willingness to follow in the direction of other states, such as Colorado, Minnesota, and Arizona in enacting this life-saving legislation.” 

This groundbreaking bill marks the Michigan Legislature's first attempt at such a measure. 

Senator Jonathan Lindsey in a statement, “This bill is about giving motorcyclists the tools to stay safe in traffic. I’m honored to work with the AMA and our partners on the state-level to introduce this life-saving measure and make Michigan’s roads safer for everyone.” 

The American Motorcyclist Association urges its members in Michigan to contact their representatives and urge them to support this motorcycle safety initiative. To contact your representative in the Michigan Legislature and a form letter, please follow the link here, or visit our website at www.americanmotorcyclist.com.