This thread raises several interesting, important issues. Do we have a right to use the main travel lane, particularly when the shoulder is dangerous or nonexistent? Yes. Do we have the right to impede traffic unnecessarily? No. Did the CHP officer create a dangerous situation by stopping so abruptly, and should he be reported for so doing? Absolutely.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069