Jim, on Saturday I was riding the NVL in the truck lane and a funny thing happened. The cops were out in the truck lane pulling over trucks. I thought for sure we were busted. HOWEVER, they motioned for us (me and a big western guy) to go around the mess. Perhaps they are tolerant of road cycling or becuase we are foreigners they just leave us alone. Interesting.
That said, unless in the early hours, I still wouldn't ride the truck lane alone. But, that's me. Also, good drafting in teh scooter lane too!