Fifth wheel chucking (practical help needed)

I remember reading on here years ago, about a guy that got a ticket on I-5 in the Central Valley, for "camping" in the left lane. He took it to court and said that the abysmal conditions of I-5 forced him to use that lane or risk damage to his truck and trailer. IIRC, they had already documented damage caused by road conditions on I-5 and CALTRANS had actually paid off a bill where he'd destroyed all 4 tires and wheels on his FW from hitting a huge crack. Judge tossed the ticket but also suggested that they travel other roads.

Lyle