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Committee advances bill clarifying left‑lane rules, citing safety and emergency access
TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE · April 20, 2021
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Summary
HB1849 would tighten 'slower traffic keep right' rules by specifying exceptions for passing, exit preparation and lane closures; sponsors cited crash‑reduction research and support from DOT and state police, and the committee advanced the bill.
Senator Greg Ledding asked the committee to advance House Bill 1849 to clarify when drivers must keep the left lane clear on multilane roadways. Ledding said the measure strengthens existing law by enumerating exceptions—passing, preparing to exit, construction closures, or when other lanes are…
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