Left over distance must be 3 feet in this state.

Cyclist has to have room to the right for handling road hazards etc.

Narrow lanes around here are 8 feet. Big lanes are 10 feet.

There's not enough room to pass without going into the other lane.

Other lane rules apply.

Cyclists probably shouldn't push the whole-lane thing, but ultimately it doesn't make any difference. The approaching and overtaking vehicle is burdened, and moving into the oncoming lane presents lots of responsibilities.

This has been tested in the judicial system many times.

And it's not a personal thing. The guy in the road may be nuts, but you still can't pass in stupid places with impunity.

Getting upset is pretty silly, too. Doesn't do anything. Just ride it out, as cyclists just ride out the weird stuff that happens with cars and spouses ride out the weird stuff with each other!


Push come to shove in court, the person pushing the edges of common sense and the law tends to suffer. Best not to end up there.

And get used to it. We're going to have a lot more slow scooter and cycle traffic. Just get over the entitlement BS and it's easy.