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Old 12-15-15 | 12:42 PM
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PatrickGSR94
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From: Memphis TN area

Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)

First time ever having a problem with local law enforcement this morning. State Trooper behind me blared over the PA that I must get on the fog line when traffic is approaching (2-lane rural road). Utter BS according to state law. He then proceeded to pass me on a hill with another car cresting the hill at the same time. This guy has passed me a number of times before, with about a 50/50 record of changing lanes to pass vs. straddling the line and passing me closely.

I have now printed out the applicable state laws (full text) to keep in my trunk bag, and have notified the state bike/ped advocacy organization (they're currently running a Change Lanes To Pass campaign), and emailed the captain of the nearest Highway Patrol station for my region.
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