[Mr. Lucky]

It not a naional law, it’s merely a law that is so obviously appropriate that virtually all states have adopted a version of it. Why does that upset you?

[SeekAndFind]

RE: Why does that upset you?

I’m not upset, it’s just that the fine of $754.00 appears excessive. I am NOT SURE if this is true.

If so, is it nationwide? or are the fines different for each state?

[lacrew]

‘....it’s merely a law that is so obviously appropriate that virtually all states have adopted a version of it. Why does that upset you?’

I don't think its ‘obviously appropriate’ at all. As others have mentioned on this thread, people are making unsafe lanes switches. As an engineer who occasionally gets involved with traffic engineering, the law has its pros and cons. My personal opinion - the law creates a more dangerous situation. It can be argued both ways, but its hardly ‘obvious’.

And yes, I have seen the ‘traps’, with two marked cars pulled over (no civilians pulled over). You can't get over safely, car no. 2 speeds after you. This only hardens my position that these laws should be repealed.