HB212 Summary

• Amends Alabama traffic law to require vehicles on interstate highways to remain in the right lane unless passing another vehicle, with exceptions for traffic congestion, inclement weather, hazards, compliance with traffic control devices, left exits, toll collection, emergency vehicles, and highway maintenance operations.

• Limits vehicles to a maximum of 1.5 miles in the leftmost lane on interstate highways without completely passing another vehicle.

• Requires law enforcement to issue only warning citations for violations during a 60-day grace period following the act's effective date.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

• Known as the "Anti-Road Rage Act"; House passed on April 11, 2019 and Senate passed on May 28, 2019.