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MS HB391

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mark Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits motor vehicles from continuously traveling in the outermost left lane of highways with two or more lanes in the same direction, except when overtaking and passing, during construction/repair of right lanes, on three-lane divided roads, on one-way roads, when right lanes are unsafe, or when preparing to exit left.

  • Requires motor vehicles not to operate in the outermost left lane when it impedes the flow of other traffic.

  • Establishes penalties of $5.00 to $50.00 fines for violations of the left lane restrictions.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; prohibit travel in outermost left lane except under certain conditions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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