1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; providing a penalty for slow-moving vehicles driving 
1.3 	in the left lane;amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.18, subdivision 
1.4 	10.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.18, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 10.Slow-moving vehicle. Upon all roadways any(a) A person operating a vehicle 
1.8 	proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the 
1.9 	existing conditions then existing shall be drivenmust drive in the right-hand lane then 
1.10 	available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, 
1.11 	except when. A person who violates this paragraph must pay a fine of not less than $100.
1.12 	(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if:
1.13 	(1) the vehicle is overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, 
1.14 	or when;
1.15 	(2) the vehicle is preparing for a left to turn left at an intersection or into a private road 
1.16 	or driveway, or when;
1.17 	(3) a specific lane is designated and posted for a specific type of traffic.; or
1.18 	(4) the vehicle is preparing to exit a controlled access highway by using an exit on the 
1.19 	left side of the road.

2.1 	Sec. 2. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.
 2.2 	The commissioner of public safety shall conduct a public awareness campaign to increase 
2.3 	public knowledge about Minnesota Statutes, section 169.18, subdivision 10.