6/5/08-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 Sen. Raymond Finney, R-Maryville, SB2701 remained in the Senate Transportation Committee when the regular session ended.
The bill sought to authorize 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.
The companion bill – HB3476 – also died.

2/8/08-A bill in the Senate 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 Sen. Raymond Finney, R-Maryville, SB2701 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 companion bill – HB3476 – is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.