Originally Posted by
genec
Thanks... that OR is a powerful thing... and yes, I can see that could make a difference... Although honestly I and others like me probably take the right lane anyway in most instances due to the exceptions of FRAP. So while I salute you in providing something of an answer... I have to believe there is no real practical difference between FRAP and SMV.
any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway,
If there are two (or more) same-direction lanes, you can take the right hand lane (you are not required to ride FRAP) (you aren't really holding up traffic because the other lane makes it easy to pass). If there aren't two (or more) same-direction lanes, then you have to keep to the right of the lane (you are required to ride FRAP).