as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/15/2018 07:55am
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; providing a penalty for slow-moving vehicles driving
in the left lane; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.18, subdivision
10.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.18, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Upon all roadways any (a) A person operating a vehicle
proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the
existing conditions then existing shall be driven must drive in the right-hand lane then
available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway,
except when. A violation of this paragraph is a misdemeanor.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if:
(1) the vehicle is overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction,
or when;
(2) the vehicle is preparing for a left to turn left at an intersection or into a private road
or driveway, or when; or
(3) a specific lane is designated and posted for a specific type of traffic.