Bill Summaries: S634 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Bill S 634 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Mar 30 2015 - View summary

    Amends GS 20-146 concerning slow vehicles in passing lanes, making clarifying changes and also providing that, in addition to vehicles proceeding at less than the legal maximum speed, any vehicle that impedes the steady flow of traffic must be driven in a lane other than the inside lane next to the centerline or median of a multi-lane highway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction or making a left turn. Provides that a violation of this subsection will be an infraction punishable by a $200 fine. Sets out and defines "impeding the steady flow of traffic" for the purposes of the subsection. Deletes all of the provisions of  GS 20-146(c).

    Effective December 1, 2015, applying to offenses committed on or after that date. 
    Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle
    GS 20

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