FLORIDA – In an effort to increase interstate safety and ease congestion on roadways, lawmakers are proposing a bill that could penalize drivers for operating a vehicle in the left-hand lane except under certain circumstances.
House Bill 317 proposes that drivers would be prohibited from driving in the left-hand lane or a roadway with two or more lanes and a posted speed limit of at least 65 mph.
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Exceptions include passing another vehicle, exiting off the street, road or highway, and being directed by law enforcement.
The bill would not apply to emergency, maintenance or construction vehicles. Drivers would still be permitted to use the left lane to avoid obstructions in the road.
If passed, drivers could receive a fine of up to $158.
Two similar bills were presented in 2023 but didn’t clear the Senate or the House.
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