NABSTMC Lane Change

  • The Lead Road Captain will initiate lane changes by radio communications, hand signal and with the motorcycles turn signal. Each subsequent rider will hold their position and pass the signal back.
  • Upon receipt of the lane change signal and when safe to do so, the Tail Gunner Road Captain will move into the most visible portion of the new lane.
  • When the Lead Road Captain observes the Tail Gunner Road Captain in position, and there is not any traffic between the Tail Gunner and the Lead, he or she will then maneuver into the new lane.
  • Each rider will then do a mirror check and head check (Chin/Shoulder) follow the bike in front them into the new travel lane. Once the group is established in the new lane, the Tail Gunner will then assume the correct position in either the left or right third of the travel lane.
  • Note: With the exception of the Tail Gunner, no one is to change lanes until the rider in front of them does so.