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MS HB511

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Charles Busby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits vehicles from continuously traveling in the outermost left lane of multi-lane highways (two or more lanes in same direction) except when overtaking/passing, right lanes are closed/under construction, right lanes are in disrepair or unsafe, or preparing to exit left
  • Prohibits vehicles from driving continuously in the left lane when it impedes the flow of other traffic
  • Violations are punishable by fines between $5.00 and $50.00
  • Effective July 1, 2017
  • Amends Section 63-3-603 of the Mississippi Code of 1972

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/17/2017
Transportation1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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