Originally Posted by
iamtim
Thanks, but that doesn't address what you quoted. I'm *very* familiar with the CVC as it applies to bicycles and its meanings; I was looking for *specific* wording, which I have been as-of-yet unable to find. "As close as practicable" is not *specific* wording.
It's the interpretation published in the
Calif DMV layman-friendly sharing the road brochure.
"When to Take the Traffic Lane
A bicycle lane is adesignated traffic lane for bicyclists, marked by a solid white line, and typically breaking into a dotted line at the corner. A bicycle lane is different from a simple white line showing the edge of the road because it follows specific width requirements and is clearly marked as a bike lane. Many roads do not have designated bicycle traffic lanes, so bicyclists share the traffic lane to the left of the white line.
If there is no shoulder or bicycle lane and the traffic lane is narrow, ride closer to the center of the lane. This will prevent motorists from passing you when there is not enough room. Bicyclists can travel at speeds of 20 mph, or faster. You should also use the traffic lane when you are traveling at the same speed as the traffic around you. This will keep you out of motorists’ blind spots and reduce conflicts with right-turning traffic.
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