Left Lane Drivers Move Over, Fla. Senate Says
TALLAHASSEE (CBS4)- The Florida Senate has passed a bill aimed at reducing road rage by requiring motorists driving in the far left lane of a multiple lane road or highway to move to the right to let faster vehicles pass them.
The bill (SB 244) that won approval Wednesday would allow police to ticket violators for aggressive careless driving.
It makes exceptions for such instances as preparing to make a left turn, driving the speed limit while not impeding the flow of traffic and traffic conditions that would make moving to the right dangerous.
The bill passed 37-1 with Sen. Evelyn Lynn, an Ormond Beach Republican, voting no.
It next goes to the House where a similar bill (HB 177) has been filed but not yet heard in committee.
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