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MO SB517

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dan Brown

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 304.015, RSMo, regarding vehicle lane usage on public roads and highways
  • Requires vehicles to be driven in the right-hand lane on public roads except when overtaking, turning left, or under other specified conditions
  • Prohibits vehicles on divided highways from driving to the left of barriers or dividing sections, except at intersections or designated locations
  • Restricts trucks weighing more than 48,000 pounds from using the far left-hand lane on interstate highways, freeways, or expressways in urbanized areas with three or more lanes
  • Imposes an additional fine of $1,500 for violations of right-lane driving requirements, in addition to criminal penalties ranging from class C misdemeanor to class A misdemeanor depending on accident circumstances

Legislative Description

Imposes an additional $1,500 fine for failing to drive in the right-hand lane

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Transportation Committee

1/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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