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DE HB140

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Kowalko

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amend Delaware Code Title 21 §4116 to establish left lane driving restrictions on multilane roadways
  • Vehicles on roadways with 4+ lanes traveling in the same direction must stay in the right lane except to pass slower vehicles or make legal left turns
  • On roadways with 3+ lanes in the same direction, vehicles must use center or right lanes except when entering/exiting or passing slower vehicles
  • First offense of continuously driving in left lane while impeding traffic results in fine of $28.75 to $230.00; subsequent offense within 2 years results in fine of $57.50 to $575.00
  • Bill designates left lane as intended passing lane to reduce road rage incidents and traffic obstruction

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Cancellation Or Nonrenewal Of An Automobile Insurance Policy.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

1/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Insurance6/4/2009
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/5/2009

Full Bill Text

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