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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian

I'm late to the discussion, but driving on the shoulder is legal in Texas.

Texas Transportation Code - Section 545.058. Driving On Improved Shoulder - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws


I use this regularly, as do other motorists. A number of times I've pulled over to allow highway patrol to pass. They not only don't ticket me, they give the customary double-taillight-blink thank you signal.

It's similar in most other states. Sure it's legal, but only under the very limited conditions that the law states.

Try traveling for miles on the shoulder and see if your friendly cop approves of it ...