[quote=sc_alum]We’ve been in VA just outside DC for the last year and that law is in full effect here, and they are SERIOUS about it. You’d better move over, and if you opt for option 2 (slow down to a reasonable speed) you’d better be down around 15 …[/quote]
Slowing down to 15 is probably more dangerous that not changing speed.
If the idiot behind you doesn’t notice the slow-down, s/he may attempt to use the shoulder to avoid rear-ending you. This would obviously obliterate whatever action is occurring on said shoulder that made you slow down in the first place.