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down_home
Explorer II
Mar 13, 2014

Ga Slow Poking Bill

WSIA had a report, as did the Chattanoogan, and Atlanta Consitution, at different times, reports, on a Bill on the way to the Governor, to be signed.
it would fine Lingerers, in the left lane up to 1,000.00, for failing to move to the right or impeding traffic, in the left lanes.
The LEOs would have to witness it.
Awareness of the Law might persuade those, including Truckers, obstructing traffic to get in and stay in the right lanes. Some Interstates or all of them regardless, of the number, of lanes, they cause numerous accidents and near accidents and back up traffic for miles and cause the wast of millions of gallons of fuel and hot tempers. Prime examples are Interstates I75 and I24 north, of the Ga border. the Law won't affect there though.
Everyone is familiar with the Atlanta mess too.

27 Replies

  • From what I have seen, all that law does is keep the left lane clear for people who think they are above the law and drive way over the posted speed limit.

    Javi1, you posted while I was still typing. We have the same opinion.
  • I find that most folks who fuss about the "SLOW GUY" in the left lane and/or lobby for a law to make them move over are in fact speeders who choose not to obey the law themselves... irony ain't it
  • As long as they get the ceter lane morons out of the center lane as well. Anyone who drives in the center lane for an extended periods needs to be beat down.
  • Francesca Knowles wrote:
    In other words, Georgia is at long last going to join the multitude of other jurisdictions that have "Keep right except to pass" rules.

    It typically applies to three-lane-or-more highways in most places and has done so for years.


    GA already has a keep right except to pass law...
  • It's a good law to help with traffic congestion.
    But, just because it's a law doesn't mean people will comply. :(
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Well that would be a great thing! Several states have similar laws that the left lane is for passing only. That law doesn't sound like it would keep the truckers out of the left lane. In WA. and OR if there are three lanes or more trucks, and TV pulling trailers are not allowed in the left lane.
  • In other words, Georgia is at long last going to join the multitude of other jurisdictions that have "Keep right except to pass" rules.

    It typically applies to three-lane-or-more highways in most places and has done so for years.

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