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DE SB185

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Townsend

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that vehicles must be driven in the right-most lane when available, with exceptions for overtaking, obstructions, three-lane roads, and one-way traffic.

  • Requires vehicles traveling slower than normal traffic speed to use the right-hand lane or stay as close as practicable to the right curb, except when overtaking or turning left.

  • Prohibits trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more registered gross weight from driving in the farthest left-hand lane on limited-access portions of State Route 1, except when turning left, passing slower vehicles, entering/exiting, or responding to emergencies.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $100 for first violations and up to $200 for subsequent violations on limited-access portions of State Route 1.

  • Applies truck lane restrictions and penalties only to State Route 1 sections designated as "express highways" or "controlled-access facilities."

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving In The Right Lane Of A Roadway.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

7/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation7/31/2019

Full Bill Text

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