5/25/06-A bill intended to keep most drivers out of fast lanes in the state has died.
Sponsored by Rep. Ken Sorensen, R-Key Largo, HB1395 won approval in a House committee but was not taken up for consideration by the full chamber before the session ended.
Dubbed the “Road Rage Reduction Act,” the bill would have given law enforcement more authority to ticket drivers who block traffic, even if they are driving the speed limit. A failure to stay to the right would have been included as one of the offenses that make up “aggressive careless driving.”
It would have prohibited travelers from driving in the left lane of a multi-lane highway when they are about to be overtaken by another vehicle.
Three driving offenses would have been required to be committed at one time to constitute “aggressive careless driving.”
Violators would have faced a $100 fine in addition to any other fines. Repeat offenders would have faced as much as a $500 fine and a mandatory court appearance.
A similar Senate bill – S223 – also died.

4/12/06-A bill moving through the House is intended to keep most drivers out of fast lanes in the state.
Dubbed the “Road Rage Reduction Act,” it would give law enforcement more authority to ticket drivers who block traffic, even if they are driving the speed limit. A failure to stay to the right would be included as one of the offenses that make up “aggressive careless driving.”
Sponsored by Rep. Ken Sorensen, R-Key Largo, HB1395 would prohibit travelers from driving in the left lane of a multi-lane highway when they are about to be overtaken by another vehicle.
Three driving offenses must be committed at one time to constitute “aggressive careless driving.”
Violators would face a $100 fine in addition to any other fines. Repeat offenders would face as much as a $500 fine and a mandatory court appearance.
Two House panels and the State Infrastructure Council have approved the bill. It now heads to the full House for consideration.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.

3/30/06-The House Transportation Committee has approved a bill intended to keep most drivers out of Florida’s fast lanes.
Dubbed the “Road Rage Reduction Act,” it would give law enforcement more authority to ticket drivers who block traffic, even if they are driving the speed limit. A failure to yield would be included as one of the offenses that make up “aggressive careless driving.”
Sponsored by Rep. Ken Sorensen, R-Key Largo, HB1395 would prohibit travelers from driving in the left lane of a multi-lane highway when they are about to be overtaken by another vehicle.
Three driving offenses must be committed at one time to constitute “aggressive careless driving.”
Violators would face a $100 fine in addition to any other fines. Repeat offenders would face as much as a $500 fine and a mandatory court appearance.
The measure faces two more committee stops before it can head to the full House.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.
A similar Senate bill – S224 – was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. It faces two more committees before it can head to the full Senate.