5/11/04-A bill that would fine people who drive too slowly in the left lanes of state highways has died.
Senate lawmakers failed to vote on the proposal prior to the May 1 deadline for bills to pass their originating chamber, essentially killing the bill for the year. The bill previously passed the Transportation Committee.
S860 would give troopers the flexibility to ticket drivers who go too slowly in the left lane, blocking the normal flow of traffic.
Sen. Harvey Peeler, R-Gaffney, intended for the bill to help cut down on road rage and ease traffic woes on the state’s highways.
Under the bill, those who lag in the left lane could be ticketed and fined between $75 and $150 with no points off the driver’s license if they are impeding the flow of traffic.
The law would not apply when there are no other vehicles in the left lane.

3/9/04-People who drive too slowly in the left lanes of South Carolina interstate highways could be fined under a bill in the Senate Transportation Committee.
S860, introduced by Sen. Harvey Peeler, R-Gaffney, would give troopers the flexibility to ticket drivers who go too slowly in the left lane, blocking the normal flow of traffic.
Those who lag in the left lane could be ticketed and fined between $75 and $150 with no points off the driver’s license if they are impeding the flow of traffic.
The law would not apply when there are no other vehicles in the left lane.
For Senate bill status, call (803) 734-1517.