Originally Posted by joejack951
I'll add that where I live, almost everyone will pass me on a double yellow without much thought, including cops and myself when I drive and encounter cyclists. Most are reasonable and will pass when there are adequate sightlines and clear road; others not so much.
Police officers I have spoken with here have told me that they would not cite a motorist for crossing a double yellow to pass a slower cyclist, provided it was done in a safe manner and there was no opposite direction traffic.