HF 2161: Relating to the operation of motor vehicles in the left-most lane of certain roadways, and making penalties applicable

What it does

297 requires a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing to be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic upon all roadways, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn.299 requires the driver of a vehicle being overtaken by another vehicle proceeding in the same direction to give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and prohibits the driver from increasing the speed of the overtaken vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.

In plain words

1. January 25, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee