[geeks] what is the world coming to...

[Kurt Huhn]

>   Personally, I lump motorcycle lane splitting squarely in with assholes
> driving [cars] along the shoulder to get ahead in a line of traffic.
> I do everything in my power to stop them, and I nearly always
> succeed...and if I lose a mirror, the motorcyclist will lose his whole
> bike.
> 
>   If I see *you* do this, you won't get any further than my car.
> Nothing personal...
> 

It is legal, though, in CA - and folks in cars *must* let them by.  Not
a question about being an asshole or not - it is specifically allowed
for in the traffic laws.  There are also other parts of the US where
this is legal - but I can't recall right now.

As for breakdown lane driving, that also is quite legal in many parts of
the country.  Rt95/128 and Rt93 in Mass. both have allowances for use of
the breakdown lane during heavy traffic hours.  PErfectly legal and
specificaly allowed for in the traffic code.

If it's legal, don't get heartburn over it.  There's nothing you can do
- and doing something can land you a sizeable ticket for reckless
driving.  As well as a sizeable boost in your insurance premium when the
claim is filed.  Relax and let it go.

Deep breaths Dave, count to ten....
-- 
Kurt
kurt at k-huhn.com