By Associated Press - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island state lawmaker wants to outlaw what he calls “lallygagging” in the left-hand lane.

The Providence Journal (https://bit.ly/2o0iEs8 ) reports that Rep. Dennis Canario introduced legislation that would restrict the extreme left-hand lane of a multilane highway for passing slower vehicles only.

Drivers in that lane who aren’t passing another vehicle would be violating the law.

The Portsmouth Democrat, a retired police officer, says slow vehicles in the left-hand lane can lead frustrated drivers to pass on the right, or even in the breakdown lane, endangering officers making traffic stops.

The bill has received a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee. No members of the public supported or opposed the bill.

He says similar laws exist in New York and Massachusetts.

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Information from: The Providence Journal, https://www.providencejournal.com

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