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[quote=Anonymous]http://www.waba.org/blog/2010/09/changes-to-maryland-cycling-laws-effective-oct-1/

1. Three Foot Passing

Maryland law now requires motorists to “pass safely at a distance of not less than three feet” when overtaking a cyclist unless: (a) the cyclist is not riding on the right or in the bike lane/shoulder as required by § 21-1205, or (b) the roadway is too narrow to allow three feet. Previously, it was widely assumed that the duty to pass safely meant three feet, but the new law clarifies that it does mean three feet in some situations and does not mean three feet in others.  [b]With this law, it becomes more important to “take the lane” whenever it is too narrow to safely share side-by-side, because otherwise you do not have the legal right to the 3-foot buffer[/b].

You can see from this advise posted by a local cyclist association that cyclists apparently "take the road" for safety reasons.  However, that means if you are on a road with no shoulder and without 3 feet to pass, cyclists have the right to "take the road" for as long as they want.  Sad reality.  I will just keep annoying them with my horn honking.  Can't be pleasant for them.[/quote]

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