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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MaddSkillz" data-source="post: 1326742" data-attributes="member: 1159">And along those lines local law-enforcement is very aware of laws regarding cyclists in these parts.  We were riding out near Sperry a few weeks back and a mini-van passed us in a no-passing zone (double yellow lines).  We immediately heard the rev of an engine behind us and then saw the flashing lights as he made its way past us.  It was a county Sheriff and he waved to us as he passed pulled that lady over.  Now I'm not 100% sure of the reason he pulled her over, but due to the circumstances surrounding the event, that sure seems like the most obvious reason and we all agreed that's what it was.  Many a cyclist have been plowed into because someone misjudged their passing timing.  And when you consider the fact that someone could have been up ahead that she could not have seen - it was a risk that could have had dire consequences for her and the riders and was completely and totally unnecessary.I wish we could think of others as we think of ourselves or our own family.  If her husband or child were riding with us, chances are she would not have pulled that dangerous maneuver.  We all have family too.</blockquote>