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MD HB298
MD HB298Vehicle Laws - Lanes of Travel - Slower Traffic and Overtaking and Passing (MOVE GET OUT THE WAY Act)
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Introduced
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
In Committee
01/15/2024
01/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expanding to every roadway in the State the requirement that the driver of a vehicle traveling slower than the general speed of traffic drive the vehicle in the right-hand lanes if practicable as determined by the driver; and providing that, on a roadway that has three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction with a posted maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour or more, the far left lane may be used only for overtaking and passing another vehicle in a certain manner and under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "MOVE GET OUT THE WAY Act," expands the requirement for drivers traveling slower than the general speed of traffic to drive in the right-hand lanes on all roadways in the state, if practicable. It also specifies that on roadways with three or more lanes moving in the same direction and a posted speed limit of 55 mph or more, the far left lane may only be used for overtaking and passing another vehicle, and the driver must return to the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so. The bill provides a tiered system of fines for violations of the left-lane usage provision, starting at $75 for a first offense.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/8/2024 ) (on 02/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0298?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0298f.pdf |
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