Originally Posted by
degnaw
I sure hope you're mistaken, because I'd much rather have a driver cross a double yellow while passing than not. (I don't typically ride on multi-lane arterials or shouldered roads)
I don't think it's illegal in all states. It is currently in California and there were efforts to have that law changed as well as introducing a 3' passing rule. But so far those efforts have failed and crossing the double yellow is still a violation of the vehicle code even if it is the safest way to pass a cyclist.