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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 189.340 to restrict travel in the leftmost lane of any multilane highway at a speed lower than the posted speed limit; provide exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 189.340 and 189.990 to establish new rules for operating vehicles in the leftmost lane of multilane highways and to set penalties for violations. Specifically, it prohibits driving in the leftmost lane at a speed lower than the posted speed limit on highways with four or more lanes, with exceptions for overtaking slower vehicles, yielding to traffic entering the highway, preparing to make a left turn, or when traffic or road conditions make it unsafe to use other lanes. The bill also updates KRS 189.990 to include penalties for this new violation, with fines increasing for subsequent offenses within a twelve-month period, and potentially including imprisonment for a third offense.
Sponsors (16)
Aaron Reed (R)*,
Greg Elkins (R),
Shelley Frommeyer (R),
Jimmy Higdon (R),
Scott Madon (R),
Stephen Meredith (R),
Mike Nemes (R),
Matt Nunn (R),
Steve Rawlings (R),
Craig Richardson (R),
Lindsey Tichenor (R),
Robin Webb (R),
Steve West (R),
Phillip Wheeler (R),
Gex Williams (R),
Mike Wilson (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb280.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb280/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/sb280/CI.pdf |
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