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rickb

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Registered: 2008-09-09

Posts: 23

Is driving on the shoulder to approach a right-turn lane legal?

Refer to http://www.statesman.com/news/local/is- … 51766.html
This guy convinced a judge it is legal to drive his car on the paved shoulder of Loop 360 to make a right turn in heavy traffic.  It sets a bad precedent that can threaten legitimate cyclists.