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The purpose of this Act is to combat aggressive driving and dangerous speed differentials on targeted roadways. This Act prohibits vehicles from traveling in the left lane on the portions of State Route 1 or Interstate 495 that are an express highway, as defined in § 101 of Title 17, or a controlled access facility, as defined in § 172 of Title 17, except in any of the following circumstances: (1) When overtaking…
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The purpose of this Act is to combat aggressive driving and dangerous speed differentials on targeted roadways. This Act prohibits vehicles from traveling in the left lane on the portions of State Route 1 or Interstate 495 that are an express highway, as defined in § 101 of Title 17, or a controlled access facility, as defined in § 172 of Title 17, except in any of the following circumstances: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and passing another vehicle. (2) When necessary to enter, leave, or continue on the roadway. (3) When necessary due to an obstruction. (4) When necessary in response to emergency conditions. (5) When necessary due to traffic conditions or congestion. (6) To comply with other law or regulation. In addition to being prohibited from traveling in the left lane, a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 26,000 pounds is further restricted to traveling only in the right-hand lane except in the same circumstances as when a vehicle may travel in the left lane. An operator who refuses, fails, or neglects to comply with § 4114A is subject to a civil penalty as follows: (1) For a first occurrence, a civil penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $75. (2) For a subsequent occurrence, a civil penalty of not less than $57.50 nor more than $95.
Every action
9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation
SenateAmendment SA 1 to SB 275 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits · Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation
SenateAmendment SA 1 to SB 275 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES21–0 vote
SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
CommitteeAssigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · House Public Safety & Homeland Security
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · House Public Safety & Homeland Security
HousePassed By House. Votes: 35 YES 2 NO 4 ABSENT35–2 vote
GovernorSigned by Governor
Roll calls
3 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.