HB4 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a motor vehicle traveling at less than the normal speed of traffic is required to travel in the right-hand lane or as close to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway as practicable.
This bill would specify that, on interstate highways and U.S. highways, a commercial motor vehicle having three or more axles would be required to travel in the right lanes unless passing or under certain other conditions.
Relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to amend Section 32-5A-80, Code of Alabama 1975, to specify that, on interstate highways and U.S. highways, a commercial motor vehicle would be required to travel in the right lanes unless passing or under certain conditions; and to provide exceptions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2018 | H | Pending third reading on day 20 Favorable from Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
| March 13, 2018 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 9, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB4 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature