>" I have NO sympathy for motorcycle drivers who place themselves in these dangerous situations by failing to follow the rules of the road. " how about those who follow the tules of the road. the cager was the only one who said the bike was in a no passing zone, the cop said he was in a passing zone. please consider before you lump ALL riders into a catagory based upon the actions of a very few.
I originally had a different response for puppypusher, but then I called up a google map (street view) of the area in question. I see double-lines for quite some time as you approach Tallant Road from the south. Not that it justifies the douchebag's actions! I've been passed by my share of jerks (both the two and four wheeled variety) in non-passing zones and I just shrug and figure that I'm better off not having them riding my bumper.
Here's a link to the general area where the incident took place.