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House approves bill making left lane a passing lane on multi‑lane highways
Idaho House of Representatives · March 17, 2026
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Summary
Lawmakers passed SB13‑40 to codify that left lanes are intended for passing and to encourage motorists to move right when safe; debate raised questions about multi‑lane road segments, enforcement discretion and signage costs.
The Idaho House on March 17 approved Senate Bill 13‑40, a traffic‑safety measure that codifies the left lane as the passing lane on multilane highways and authorizes signage to encourage drivers to move right when safe.
Sponsor Representative (speaker 16) told colleagues that the bill’s intent is to…
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