5/30/03-A bill to slow down big rigs on state roadways is dead for the year.
Under the measure, trucks would be required to travel 10 mph below the posted limit. SB331 also prohibits tractor-trailers from driving in a highway’s left lane.
The bill was in the Senate Transportation Committee when lawmakers adjourned May 30.

3/28/03-Sen. James Williamson (R-Tulsa) has introduced a bill to slow down big rigs on state roadways.
Under the measure, trucks would be required to travel 10 mph below the posted limit. SB331 also prohibits tractor-trailers from driving in a highway's left lane.
"A truck-tractor may be driven in the left lane only when overtaking and passing another vehicle ... in the same direction, when the truck-tractor does not impede traffic, and passing can be completed within one mile," Williamson wrote.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee. It is vital you contact the committee members to let them know what split speeds and lane restrictions would mean to road safety. Committee members' contact information is available at www.lsb.state.ok.us/senate/welcome.html. Click on the "Committees" link, then on "Standing Committees," and finally "Transportation." For bill status, call (405) 524-0126.

(Originally posted 2/13/03)