1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to traffic regulations; prohibiting operation of vehicles in the left-hand 
1.3 	lane with exceptions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 169.18, by 
1.4 	adding a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 169.18, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 12.Restricted driving in the left lane. (a) Upon all freeways and 
1.9 	expressways, as defined in section 160.02, a vehicle must not be operated in the left-hand 
1.10 	lane except: 
1.11 	(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; 
1.12 	(2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
1.13 	(3) when necessary to enter or exit the expressway or freeway;
1.14 	(4) when necessary to avoid traffic merging onto the expressway or freeway; or
1.15 	(5) when otherwise directed in a highway work zone, as defined in section 169.14, 
1.16 	subdivision 5d, by a law enforcement officer, or when expressly allowed or required by 
1.17 	other law or highway sign.
1.18 	(b) The commissioner of transportation shall erect appropriate signs on freeways and 
1.19 	expressways to instruct motorists concerning paragraph (a). 

1.20 	 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.21 	to read:
1.22 		Subd. 1i.Driver's manual; restricted driving in left lane. The commissioner shall 
1.23 	include in each edition of the driver's manual published by the department after August 1, 
2.1 	2006, instructions relating to the limitations on operating a motor vehicle in the left-hand 
2.2 	lane under section 169.18, subdivision 12. 

2.3 	 Sec. 3. PUBLIC EDUCATION.
 2.4 	The commissioner of public safety shall, through public service announcements and 
2.5 	other means, educate the motoring public about the requirements of section 1.