Bill > A2686

Introduced Session

This bill prohibits school buses from driving in the left lane of a roadway except for turning and emergencies. Under the bill, when a roadway has been divided into two or more lanes of traffic in any one direction, a school bus is prohibited from being driven in the left-hand lane or lanes, except for the following circumstances: (1) to the extent necessary to prepare for a left turn, a school may be driven in the farthest left lane for up to one mile to prepare for a left-hand turn; (2) when necessary to enter or leave a roadway by entrance or exit to or from the left lane, a school bus may be driven in the farthest left lane for up to one mile to prepare to enter or leave the roadway; or (3) when reasonably necessary in response to emergency conditions, such as poor visibility, snow, accidents, or the presence of emergency vehicles. A violation of the bill's provisions is to result in a fine of not less than $100 or more than $300 and a surcharge of $50.

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Chris DePhillips (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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