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Hello!! Left La Grande after quick breakfast and got back on interstate. About 1 or 2 hours into journey we came upon a police car sat in the hard shoulder with its lights on. Odd we thought. Slowed down a bit and carried on. Next thing, policecar following us with lights on. Waited to see if he peeled off at the exit we were near - did not. Pulled over. Scary state trooper came to car and asked why we did not pull out when we saw him. WTF?? Apparently it's the law to move over to outside lane when an emergency vehicle is in shoulder with lights on. Ho hum. Took details, think he took pity on stupid English people and let us off with a warning (though he told us the fine could be $240!!!). Eek. We carried on after a deep breath and 10 minutes later saw a sign that TOLd us the law....typical!! Later, we saw a sign that said INTERSTATE TRIP PERMIT and we panicked and pulled off to ask in a petrol station. The woman thought I was 'cute' with my accent and told us it was for lorries/rv's etc. Thank God - thought we were about to break the law again!!. Finally got to Twin Falls with no further mishaps and stopped at a scenic overlook of an amazing canyon - truly breathtaking.
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