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DE HB434
Bill
Status
6/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Establishes left lane driving restrictions on roadways with 4 or more lanes (2+ lanes in same direction): vehicles must stay in right lane except to pass slower vehicles or make legal left turns.
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Requires vehicles on 3+ lane roadways traveling in same direction to use center or right lanes except when entering/exiting or passing slower vehicles.
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Prohibits vehicles being overtaken from increasing speed until the overtaking vehicle is fully past them.
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Allows overtaking only on the left at safe distances, with overtaking vehicles required to return to right or center lanes as soon as safe.
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Sets civil penalties for violations: $28.75-$230.00 for first offense; $57.50-$575.00 for subsequent offenses within 2 years.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
6/2/2010