MN is passing a law to fine left lane drivers
https://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2018/03/minnesota-lawmakers-step-on-the-gas-to-pass-slowpoke-bill/ They watered it down so that it now is only going to be a 100 dollar fine.
Forum Discussion
Lynnmor wrote:
Did you ever just cruise up the right lane with the cruise control on and come up behind a slower vehicle, swing out to pass only to have that sucker attain your speed and hold you out there?
Most people don't realize in PA it is a VIOLATION to speed up while being overtaken. You are required to maintain or slow while a vehicle is actively passing you.
I believe the intent is more for smaller roads with Pass when clear dashed lines.
I did call a company number on a truck a few years ago. I81 northbound from Richmond to Winchester. Left lane no passing, no merging SOB had more than 40 vehicle lined up.
I told the company the driver had better learn to heed the laws in PA where not only was it extremely rude and hazardous to back up traffic, he is required by law to move right unless overtaking a vehicle.
"He needs to be retrained or removed from the road"
Anyone familiar with this area knows it is about a 4 hr stretch of long uphill (mostly) traffic. A handful of idiots can make it a 6 hr drive. If traffic flows, you can have long periods of gentle, easy going driving regardless of the speed you choose.
Bottom line: If you're going to pass, get it done. If you can't or won't, get over to the right. Simple. ;)
