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MD SB416

MD SB416
Vehicle Laws - Driving in Right-Hand Lanes - Interstate Highways in Rural Areas


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Introduced
01/26/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
04/08/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the driver of a vehicle traveling slower than the general speed of traffic on an interstate highway in a rural area to drive the vehicle in the right-hand lanes under certain circumstances; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to include information about the requirement in the State's driver education curriculum and to inform drivers of the requirement through certain signage; etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires drivers on interstate highways in rural areas in Maryland to drive in the righthand lane if they are traveling slower than the general speed of traffic, if practicable. The Motor Vehicle Administration must include this requirement in the state's driver education curriculum, and the State Highway Administration must inform drivers of the requirement through signage and dynamic message signs. The bill also requires a joint report from the Motor Vehicle Administration and State Highway Administration on their efforts to provide driver education and notice about this requirement by December 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/08/2022)

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