All I know is what I saw in the video, which includes her taking the lane in an area where there is a wide shoulder. She certainly has a choice not to ride in the lane for that portion of her ride.
She has the choice to ride in the shoulder where she can. If she did that, and only took the lane in areas where there wasn't a reasonable shoulder to ride on, it would certainly improve the appeal of her claim.
When she takes the lane in an area where there appears to be a safe shoulder to ride on, that where she comes off as a Zealot trying to prove a point.
And I think you're missing my point, by not using the shoulder where she could, and taking the lane where she doesn't have to, she increases the chances of getting a decision which could impact all of our rights to take the lane when it's necessary.
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