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MD HB964

MD HB964
Vehicle Laws – Driving in Right–Hand Lanes – Interstate Highways in Rural Areas


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Introduced
02/02/2021
In Committee
04/09/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
Passed
Dead
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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