Accidents versus Safe Driving
I thought I would post my thoughts on the recent rash of accidents and driving habits of some RV drivers. I live in MA but spend a lot of time on the roads in New England. With the fall color almo...
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rockhillmanor wrote:Kayteg1 wrote:
Here we go again.
Inmost
of US states slow driving in "passing lane" is perfectly legal.There is no law
, even less of law enforcement that would organize the traffic.
When the law creates chaos, where do you want to go from here?WILD WILD WEST
Ahhhh, yes there is.
The key word is in most states. When you are RV'ing you most likely don't know where it is legal and where it is not. You can pass but if you stay in the left lane you will get ticketed in MOST states.
...""At least 38 states have laws in place to fine for lingering in the left lane...."
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/driving-left-lane-laws-could-land-motorists-fine-misdemeanor-charge/
Come on down to Chicago Illinois THEY will show you how they enforce that law by taking a $1,000 out of your wallet! :B
I think CBS is wrong. Every vehicle code will have a statute regarding impeding traffic. While they may not specifically have a statute that says you must keep right except to pass, there will be laws that could be applied to somebody impeding traffic in the left lane. In California, you can get a ticket in the left lane even if you're doing the speed limit. In the states that may not have a specific law that says stay right except to pass they will have the impeding traffic law. So in those states you could potentially be in the passing lane and be doing the speed limit and not be in violation, but if you aren't doing at least the speed limit then the impeding traffic section could be applied.
