SB 5812 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides that, notwithstanding the posted speed limit, it is a traffic infraction to drive continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic. For the purposes of this provision, a vehicle is impeding traffic when behind it are two or more vehicles formed in a line. This provision does not authorize a person to exceed the posted speed limit by more than is necessary to safely pass another vehicle and then move to the right when possible.

Declares that a person driving a motor vehicle in the left lane of a multilane roadway in compliance with RCW 46.61.100(4) is not committing a traffic infraction.