>Used to be that way in the US, long ago. In most states I believe that
>the left lane is still recommended for passing, but in France it is a
>violation
>to travel in it.
>
>-E

If you ride in the left lane in the US, people just bear down on you. So you
are forced to move over. Those who don't let people pass can be ticketed (five
car rule on two lane roads). But if you drive 85 MPH in the left lane, no one
will bother you.

Tom Schellberg