6/5/07-A bill has died that was intended to combat aggressive driving on multi-lane highways by keeping the far left lane clear of most traffic.
Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Martin, D-Clanton, HB251 failed to meet a deadline to advance from the House floor to the Senate.
The bill would have prohibited traffic from lingering in the so-called passing lane. Left-lane use would have been limited to vehicles passing or overtaking slower moving traffic.
Violators would have received warnings for the first six months. After that, $25 fines would have been handed out. Offenses would have counted against driving records.

4/24/07-The House Public Safety Committee approved a bill that is intended to combat aggressive driving on multi-lane highways by keeping the far left lane clear of most traffic.
Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Martin, D-Clanton, HB251 would prohibit traffic from lingering in the so-called passing lane. Left-lane use would be limited to vehicles passing or overtaking slower moving traffic.
Violators would receive warnings for the first six months. After that, $25 fines would be handed out. A change made to the bill in committee would allow offenses to count against driving records. The bill is awaiting consideration on the House floor.
For House bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.

4/2/07-A bill in the House Public Safety Committee is intended to combat aggressive driving on multi-lane highways by keeping the far left lane clear of most traffic. Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Martin, D-Clanton, HB251 would prohibit traffic from lingering in the so-called passing lane.
The bill would limit left-lane use to vehicles passing or overtaking slower moving traffic. Violators would receive warnings for the first six months. After that, $25 fines would be handed out. Offenses wouldn't count against driving records.
For House bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.