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MS SB2229

Bill

Status

Failed

2/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-601 of Mississippi Code to prohibit motor vehicles from continuously traveling in the outermost left lane of a multilane roadway when it impedes traffic flow

  • Establishes exceptions allowing left lane use for overtaking and passing other vehicles, when right lanes are closed or under construction, on three-lane roads, on one-way roads, when right lanes are unsafe or impassable, and when preparing to exit left

  • Classifies violation of this section as a misdemeanor punishable under Section 63-9-11

  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Outermost left lane of a multilane roadway; prohibit continuous travel by a motor vehicle.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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