Today, on my commute in the morning, I was taking the lane on this section on 9W, from E. Palisade Ave to E. Clinton Ave: https://www.google.com/maps/search/R...73.9394318,15z
It's a sketchy bit, and it's easier if move over so cars can move around

I was pulled over and the officer gave me a warning. He had driven up beside me a mile back and told me to move over. He drove up beside me in the outer lane on a downhill section, but I said that it was less dangerous to take the lane. He was unaware of this tactic, apparently. I also said that he had me pulled over for 6 and a half minutes and it takes me a total of 7 minutes to ride the entire section. At this point, he sort of realized that I ride this often, and he asked me how often, and I said 3 times a week.

I was in full kit, with my mirror, helmet, two lights (front and back on a dynamo), fluorescent reflective gloves, and a reflective leg band. I was highly visible. The weather was clear, the light was good with good overall visibility.

My point in talking to him was that taking the lane is safer than having a close passing distance. He said if it's so dangerous then do not ride that section. I'm somewhat sympathetic. I don't like this stretch, and I don't like taking the lane. There's a painted median that serves no purpose. I pointed to it, and said if they just repainted the lane, then there would be space for cyclists. He shrugged, gesturing, like, "Yeah, I know." I also told him about the advocacy on taking the lane. I asked about the minimum passing distance in NJ, and he said he didn't know.

It seems that there are no passing limitations, though something did pass the state assembly last year: Move over? NJ Assembly passes bill to require 4 foot buffer between drivers, cyclists | NJ.com

Overall, the officer was professional, and I wasn't too antagonistic. He has a job to do, and I was going to my office.
Biking in New Jersey, Regulations, Commuter Information
39:4-14.1 Rights and Duties of Persons on Bicycles.
Every person riding a bicycle on a roadway is granted all the rights and subject to all of the duties of the motor vehicle driver.

39:4-14.2, 39:4-10.11 Operating Regulations.
Every person riding a bicycle on a roadway shall ride as near to the right roadside as practicable exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. A bicyclist may move left under any of the following conditions: 1) To make a left turn from a left turn lane or pocket; 2) To avoid debris, drains, or other hazardous conditions on the right; 3) To pass a slower moving vehicle; 4) To occupy any available lane when traveling at the same speed as other traffic; 5) To travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded, but otherwise ride in single file. Every person riding a bicycle shall ride in the same direction as vehicular traffic.

In New Jersey, the law states a bicyclist must obey all state and local automobile driving laws. A parent may be held responsible for the child’s violation of any traffic law.