SB 275 DE

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The purpose of this Act is to combat aggressive driving and dangerous speed differentials on targeted roadways. This Act prohibits vehicles from traveling in the left lane on the portions of State Route 1 or Interstate 495 that are an express highway, as defined in § 101 of Title 17, or a controlled access facility, as defined in § 172 of Title 17, except in any of the following circumstances: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and passing another vehicle. (2) When necessary to enter, leave, or continue on the roadway. (3) When necessary due to an obstruction. (4) When necessary in response to emergency conditions. (5) When necessary due to traffic conditions or congestion. (6) To comply with other law or regulation. In addition to being prohibited from traveling in the left lane, a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 26,000 pounds is further restricted to traveling only in the right-hand lane except in the same circumstances as when a vehicle may travel in the left lane. An operator who refuses, fails, or neglects to comply with § 4114A is subject to a civil penalty as follows: (1) For a first occurrence, a civil penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $75. (2) For a subsequent occurrence, a civil penalty of not less than $57.50 nor more than $95.

• Shannon Morris Republican · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary

1. Apr 23, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · upper
2. May 20, 2024 Amendment SA 1 to SB 275 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · upper
3. May 21, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits · upper
4. May 23, 2024 Amendment SA 1 to SB 275 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
5. May 23, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
6. Jun 6, 2024 Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · lower
7. Jun 20, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · lower
8. Jun 26, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 2 NO 4 ABSENT · lower
9. Sep 30, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive