5/30/08-A bill has died that was intended to make it clearer that trucks need to stay to the right on stretches of highway they are restricted to right lanes.
Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Matlock, R-Lenoir City, HB3476 remained in the House Transportation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have authorized the Tennessee Department of Transportation to paint a portion of affected roadways with the word “TRUCKS.” Arrows pointing to the right also would have been painted on the pavement.
Priority would have been given to segments of highways with steep climbs, limited visibility due to weather conditions or other areas deemed appropriate.

2/28/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee is intended to make it clearer that trucks need to stay to the right on stretches of highway they are restricted to right lanes.
Sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Matlock, R-Lenoir City, HB3476 would authorize the Tennessee Department of Transportation to paint a portion of affected roadways with the word “TRUCKS.” Arrows pointing to the right also would be painted on the pavement.
Priority would be given to segments of highways with steep climbs, limited visibility due to weather conditions or other areas deemed appropriate.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.

2/8/08-Rep. Jimmy Matlock, R-Lenoir City, has introduced a bill that is intended to make it clearer that trucks need to stay to the right on stretches of highway they are restricted to right lanes.
HB3476 would authorize the Tennessee Department of Transportation to paint a portion of affected roadways with the word “TRUCKS.” Arrows pointing to the right also would be painted on the pavement.
Priority would be given to segments of highways with steep climbs, limited visibility due to weather conditions or other areas deemed appropriate.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the House. The companion bill – SB2701 – is in the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.