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RI S2615

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Paolino

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reserves the extreme left-hand lane on multi-lane, limited access highways exclusively for passing slower vehicles
  • Creates a traffic violation for occupying the left lane when not actively passing another vehicle
  • Violations are subject to fines under § 31-41.1-4
  • Amends existing Rhode Island law (§ 31-15-2) that already requires slower traffic to stay right
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Makes a violation using the passing lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle.

Motor And Other Vehicles

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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