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MS HB397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Noah Sanford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits semi-trailer trucks with 18 or more wheels from operating in the left-hand lane on roadways with two lanes moving in the same direction, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or otherwise required by law.

  • Restricts semi-trailer trucks on roadways with three or more lanes to the two most right-hand lanes, except when preparing for a left turn or otherwise required by law.

  • Defines "truck" for purposes of this restriction as any semi-trailer truck with 18 or more wheels.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Semi-trailers; prohibit operation of in left-hand lanes of multi-lane roadways.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/5/2017

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