Originally Posted by
KD5NRH
Part of the problem I have with it is the same as a lot of legal advice sites; it should be made absolutely clear in the header of the page or first paragraph of the article precisely which jurisdiction the advice applies to. The first time I ran across that page, it took a bit of Googling to figure out what state's codes were being referenced. I could see someone who slept through their driving test assuming that was all Federal statutes that would apply to them in any state.
While each state does have its own traffic laws, there are far more similarities than differences.
Regarding cyclist lane rights, the need to know the specific law in the particular state where you're riding is much more about knowing exactly how you to defend your rights, not to find out whether you have them.
For example, in every state where CyclingSavvy teaches its courses, the essential course material is the same, though the way the legal basis for the techniques and practices is explained may vary. The online course is identical for cyclists in all states, as far as I know.