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NC S634

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Tarte

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the prohibition on operating a motor vehicle in the inside passing lane (next to centerline or median) on multi-lane highways when traveling at less than the speed limit or impeding the steady flow of traffic.

  • Removes the previous requirement for "appropriate signs" (such as "Slower Traffic Keep Right") to be posted before the prohibition applies.

  • Establishes a violation of the passing lane prohibition as an infraction punishable by a fine of $200.00.

  • Defines "impeding the steady flow of traffic" as when a driver knows or reasonably should know they are being overtaken from the rear by a vehicle traveling at a higher speed.

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2015, for offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Use of Passing Lane/Increased Penalty

Last Action

Re-ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary I

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/9/2015
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2015

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