California passing on a motorcycle law question?

Quick question about the law on passing other vehicles on a motorcycle. I am a student, and in the morning the traffic is horrendous getting into the student parking lot. The street on the way to the entrance is a two way street, but the size of the lanes are relatively big. There are cars that park on the right hand side next to the curb, then there is a single file line of cars next to the double yellow lines, I can easily fit my bike between the gap of the parked cars and the stop and go traffic, but am unsure about being able to pass vehicles on the right hand side. I mean It wouldn't be safe at all to be riding very close or even on the double yellow line right? So I'm assuming my only other option is to pass on the right. Is passing on the right illegal in this circumstance? If so, do I have any other options to beat the traffic? I'd hate to have to stop and go on my motorcycle :( Please HELP!!!