Originally Posted by
jalbri
I've noticed that some roads around here have fog lines applied (painted?) with a material that raises the line above the surrounding pavement. I've almost lost control a couple of times while trying to play the game of ride in a straight line by riding on the fog line.
Avoid all painted surfaces and especially tar strips (for sealing in high frost areas). Both can get squiggly.
For thos wondering, the fogline divides the traffic lane from the 2-3ft of shoulder and sometimes ony 12-18". The line is not for riding on but is for me a boundary for staying out of highway traffic. I dont ride in the traffic lane out on the rural and open roads.
ETA: Here in our state motorists are to use the fogline for safety reference in low visibility and subject to getting the attention of law enforcement for crossing over or driving on it during good and normal conditions. That's why I choose to ride nearest the edge of the pavement, for safety reasons. But then there's drunks and texters and other idiots.