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ID S1340

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Vehicles on multilane highways must stay in the right-hand lane except when directed otherwise, preparing for a left turn, overtaking another vehicle, or when right-hand lanes are congested

  • Drivers in the left lane cannot impede vehicles traveling behind them in the same lane, and cannot travel slower than vehicles to their right

  • Vehicles traveling below normal traffic speed must use the right-hand lane or stay as close as practicable to the right curb/edge

  • Violations carry a $75.00 fine for improper left-lane use on multilane highways and for impeding traffic flow in the left lane of controlled-access highways

  • Idaho Transportation Department must place signs on multilane highways to inform motorists of these requirements; law takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to require drivers to drive in the right-hand lane on multilane highways unless passing and to provide penalties for driving in the left-hand lane of a controlled access highway and impeding the flow of traffic.

RULES OF THE ROAD

Last Action

U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/9/2026
Transportation2/26/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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