4/21/04-Gov. Mark Warner signed legislation into law April 14 that requires truck drivers to stay to the right when driving on Interstate 81 in Virginia.
The new law, which takes effect July 1, prohibits trucks from driving in the left-most lane on I-81 where there are more than two lanes in one direction. The bill – HB1346 – also requires trucks traveling at least 15 mph slower than the posted speed limit to keep to the far right of the interstate on stretches of two-lane road.

3/23/04-A bill that would require truck drivers to stay to the right when driving on Interstate 81 in the state is headed to Gov. Mark Warner’s desk.
The measure would prohibit trucks from driving in the left-most lane on I-81 where there are more than two lanes in one direction. It also would require trucks traveling at least 15 mph slower than the posted speed limit to keep to the far right of the interstate on stretches of two-lane road.
HB1346, sponsored by Delegate Chris Saxman, R-Staunton, previously passed the House by a 99-0 vote and the Senate 40-0.

3/8/04-The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously endorsed a measure March 4 that would prohibit trucks from driving in the left-most lane on Interstate 81 where there are more than two lanes in one direction. The bill also would require trucks traveling at least 15 mph slower than the posted speed limit to keep to the far right of the interstate on stretches of two-lane road.
The bill, sponsored by Delegate Chris Saxman, R-Staunton, previously passed the House by a 99-0 vote. HB1346 now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
State lawmakers have until March 13 to vote on all pending legislation.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-888-892-6948.