Originally Posted by
turbo1889
As to the original point the OP was trying to make. In principle I would agree but one does need to realize that motorists are not unique in selfish "road hog" behavior without the slightest regard for others.
This is my states current FRAP law:
Originally Posted by Montana State Law Code
61-8-605. Riding on roadways.
(1) As used in this section: (a) "laned roadway" means a roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic; and
(b) "roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including the paved shoulder.
(2) A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable except when:
This is unusual.
The shoulder isn't "ordinarly" used for vehicular travel (I'd guess, even in MT). In most states, you can cross shoulders or park on them in emergencies but you'd get a ticket for actually "travelling" in them.
http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/61/8/61-8-324.htm
61-8-324. Overtaking vehicle on right. (1) The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (a) when the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; or
(b) upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.
(2) The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting safe movement. The movement may not be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
You can't pass a car on the right using the shoulder in MT (the shoulder isn't the "main-traveled portion of the roadway").