A bill has been presented by a politician in Arizona that seeks to reduce traffic congestion caused by sluggish vehicles who remain in the left lane.
House Bill 2235 (HB 2235) was recently submitted by Arizona State Representative Teresa Martinez.
The purpose of the bill is to address this common road issue and to promote safer driving practices on the roadways in the state.
The law that has been suggested aims to penalize drivers who drive at a slower speed in the left lane of any two-lane expressway in Arizona with a fine of $500.
The left lanes are meant for passing, and when drivers utilize them without the intention of overtaking other vehicles, it frequently results in major traffic jams, which can be frustrating for other drivers.
The purpose of the measure is to stop this by punishing people who are obstructing the flow of traffic.
HB 2235 requires state and municipal transportation departments to put up huge signs along the road that say, “LEFT LANE FOR PASSING ONLY, SLOW TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT.” This is in addition to the penalty.
Smaller signs would be placed alongside these signs to notify drivers that they could be fined $500 if they do not respect the rule.
These signs are meant to remind drivers that the left lane should be kept clear for vehicles that are traveling quicker.
This will help traffic move more smoothly and reduce the chances of accidents that are caused by frustration and risky driving.
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At present, Arizona law forbids slow driving in the left lane.
However, Representative Martinez feels that her measure would make it easier to police this prohibition. She thinks that it would motivate drivers to improve their behavior and make the roads safer.
Martinez stated that when slow vehicles block the left lane, it might result in long queues of drivers who are upset. When they try to pass on the right, speeding happens frequently, which might lead to accidents.
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The bill has already been approved by the committee and is now being considered by the House of Representatives.
If it is approved, it might lead to major changes in the way that slow drivers in Arizona are punished and could help to decrease the amount of accidents that are caused by traffic jams on interstates.
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