Originally Posted by DCCommuter
The allowing cars to pass bicycles in no-passing is a good change. Under current local law (and the model codes) it is illegal to pass in a no-passing zone, no exceptions. Doesn't matter if the lane is wide enough to share, or if the pass can be done safely without leaving the lane. As a cyclist, I want people to pass me when it is safe to do so.
I agree. It takes a lot less time (and space) for a 65 mph car to pass a 15 mph cyclist than a 60 mph car. Cars can frequently safely pass cyclists in many no-passing zones.
I'm not sure that the list of reasons to leave the right side of the road is good or bad. It all depends on how it is applied in practice. Previously, the law said, "as far right as practicable." Having a list could lead cops and courts to limit the reasons to leave the right edge to the reasons in the statute, or they might see the reasons like they are intended to be--just examples.