Originally Posted by
Timtruro
Would taking the lane apply to left turns as well. I recently pulled up along side of a pick up truck in a left turn only lane (I was on his right). When the light changed, we both turned left, and I was well to his right. I didn't see a problem with any of this but after making the turn, he put his window down and shouted "if your going to ride on the street stay in the lane". Was I really at fault, I didn't think so.
Technically, yes you were, although I admit to doing this at times in order to make sure I make it through on the left turn arrow. Essentially, you were sharing a lane (which is legal in some states) and passing on the right (which generally is not). We don't typically get in trouble for that, but most of us see it as making a choice: ride as part of the traffic, or ride the way most drivers want us two: out of the way. IMO, the truck driver was very well educated.