Originally Posted by zeytoun

I'm not debating the intent of the law. I'm pointing out the annoying irony of the fact that a cop ticketed a cyclist for riding too close to parked cars, when at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if that same cop has harassed or ticketed cyclist for riding too far from parked cars.

Having to justify your obviously legal actions to a judge is not justice. I think it's more than reasonable to complain about a cop pulling you over for legal behavior. It's happened to me for taking the lane legally.

To other responders to my post: I wasn't referring specifically to a "blocking traffic" charge, just that that is the general pretense that police have for pulling over and bothering cyclists who take the lane.