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FL H0421
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction and a posted speed limit of at least 65 miles per hour, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing to exit, or directed by an official traffic control device
- Defines "furthermost left-hand lane" as the farthest left lane, but if that lane is a high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lane or a designated left-hand turn lane, the restriction applies to the lane immediately to the right of it
- Exempts authorized emergency vehicles and vehicles engaged in highway maintenance or construction operations from the left-lane restriction
- Violation is classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation under Chapter 318
- Effective date is January 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Driving in the Furthermost Left-hand Lane of a Roadway
Last Action
Died in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee3/17/2023
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee2/1/2023
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