SF 2500

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; prohibiting operation of vehicles in the left-hand
lane with exceptions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 169.18, by
adding a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 169.18, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Restricted driving in the left lane. new text end

new text begin (a) Upon all freeways and
expressways, as defined in section 160.02, a vehicle must not be operated in the left-hand
lane except:
new text end

new text begin (1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
new text end

new text begin (2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
new text end

new text begin (3) when necessary to enter or exit the expressway or freeway;
new text end

new text begin (4) when necessary to avoid traffic merging onto the expressway or freeway; or
new text end

new text begin (5) when otherwise directed in a highway work zone, as defined in section 169.14,
subdivision 5d, by a law enforcement officer, or when expressly allowed or required by
other law or highway sign.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of transportation shall erect appropriate signs on freeways and
expressways to instruct motorists concerning paragraph (a).
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 1i. new text end

new text begin Driver's manual; restricted driving in left lane. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall
include in each edition of the driver's manual published by the department after August 1,
2006, instructions relating to the limitations on operating a motor vehicle in the left-hand
lane under section 169.18, subdivision 12.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin PUBLIC EDUCATION.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety shall, through public service announcements and
other means, educate the motoring public about the requirements of section 1. new text end