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DE HB434

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires vehicles on 3+ lane roadways traveling in same direction to use center or right lanes except when entering/exiting or passing slower vehicles.

  • Prohibits vehicles being overtaken from increasing speed until the overtaking vehicle is fully past them.

  • Allows overtaking only on the left at safe distances, with overtaking vehicles required to return to right or center lanes as soon as safe.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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