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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
04/09/2021
04/09/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the driver of a vehicle traveling slower than the general speed of traffic on interstate highways located in rural areas to drive the vehicle in the right-hand lanes; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to include certain information in the State's driver education curriculum; requiring the State Highway Administration to inform drivers of certain requirements by posting certain signage and providing certain notice; prohibiting the issuance of a citation for a violation of the Act; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires drivers on interstate highways in rural areas in Maryland to travel in the righthand lane if they are going slower than the general speed of traffic, if practicable. It also mandates that the Motor Vehicle Administration include this requirement in the state's driver education curriculum, and that the State Highway Administration inform drivers of the requirement through signage and other notices. The bill prohibits the issuance of citations for violations of this policy, and requires a joint report from the two agencies on their implementation efforts by December 1, 2023. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Motion Special Order until 4/12 (Senator Beidle) Adopted (on 04/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0964?ys=2021RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0964_jpr.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 500112/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0004/hb0964_50011201.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0964t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0964_ent.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0964f.pdf |
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