Originally Posted by
Jynx
On a recent ride I did 45mph down a hill on a 30mph road then did 40mph through a stop sign and took the whole lane going 45mph down another hill. The whole time there was a police officer behind me. No ticket, no lights, nothing said over his loud speaker. When the time was right I moved to the side and let him pass. Riding smart and not causing traffic problems is greater than obeying some road signs.
I don't consider any of that "riding smart" even if you do have a police escort. I suppose you don't wear a helmet either.