4/19/05-An effort intended to keep drivers from lingering in the left lane has died.
HF351, sponsored by Rep. Nora Slawik, DFL-Maplewood, remained in the House Transportation Committee past the April 5 deadline for bills to move forward.
Under the measure, the left lane of all multi-lane roadways, including freeways and expressways, would have been reserved for drivers passing other vehicles.
It would have exempted drivers in the left lane to turn or exit, avoid emergency vehicles, road hazards, or directed by law enforcement.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation would have been responsible for posting signs to alert drivers to the restriction.

3/7/05-The House Transportation Committee is reviewing legislation intended to keep drivers from lingering in the left lane.
Under the measure, the left lane of all multi-lane roadways, including freeways and expressways, would be reserved for drivers passing other vehicles.
HF351, sponsored by Rep. Nora Slawik, DFL-Maplewood, would exempt drivers in the left lane to turn or exit, avoid emergency vehicles, road hazards, or directed by law enforcement.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation would be responsible for posting signs to alert drivers to the restriction.
For House bill status, call (651) 296-6646.
An identical Senate bill – SF492 – is in the Senate Transportation Committee.