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HB 2301: impeding left lane; notification signs

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Thorpe, LD 6

BILL STATUS: Transportation & Infrastructure

 

Legend: ADOT – Arizona Department of Transportation Director – Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation AASHO – American Association of State Highway Officials Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

 

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to impeding left lane signs.

Provisions

1.       Directs ADOT to erect signs along highways to inform the public of impeding left lane laws. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

Motorists must drive on the right side of the road at all times. Vehicles moving slower than the normal speed of traffic must move to the right lane, or as close to the right curb or edge of the road as is practicable. The above requirements provide the following exceptions:

1.       When overtaking or passing another vehicle;

2.       When the right half of the road is closed for repair or construction;

3.       When the road is divided into three lanes; or

4.       When on a one-way road (A.R.S. §28-721).

The Director regulates the use of standard boards, road signs and other devices on state routes that correlate with the AASHO's approved system (A.R.S. §28-7044).

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2301

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Transportation & Infrastructure

 

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