Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits drivers from using the leftmost lane for more than 1.5 miles.

Highlights:

• Requires drivers using an interstate highway, a vehicle not remain in the left lane for more than 1.5 miles without completely passing another vehicle (Sec. 2).

• Requires drivers use the right half of roadways, except under the following conditions (Sec. 2):

• When overtaking and passing another vehicle;

• When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive in the left lane;

• Upon a roadway divided into 3 marked lanes for traffic under rules applicable there; and

• Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic;

• When traffic conditions or congestion make it necessary to operate a vehicle in the leftmost lane;

• When inclement weather, obstructions, or hazards make it necessary to operate a vehicle in the leftmost lane;

• When compliance with a law, rule, ordinance, or traffic control device makes it necessary to operate a vehicle in the leftmost lane;

• When exiting a roadway to the left;

• When paying a toll or user fee at a toll collection facility;

• If the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle operating in the course of duty; or

• If the vehicle is operating or being used in the course of highway maintenance or construction, or is traveling through a construction zone.

• Specifies that this act will become effective 3 months after being signed into law (Sec. 5).

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