HF 3665 Summary

• Amends left-hand lane restrictions on multi-lane highways to permit center lane use for overtaking, passing, left turns, and when directed by traffic control devices or peace officers.

• Requires vehicles to be driven in the right-hand lane when safe and practicable, including on freeways and expressways, with a $50 fine for violations.

• Mandates inclusion of left-hand lane restriction instructions in driver's manuals published after August 1, 2010.

• Establishes a traffic safety education account in the general fund, funded by fines collected under right-hand lane violations and other donations, with annual appropriations to the State Patrol for traffic safety educational programs.

• Excludes citations issued under the right-hand lane requirement from a $75 criminal and traffic offender surcharge imposed on most convictions.