2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 52

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegates K. Kelly and Arnick
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Vehicles

Synopsis:

Providing that on a roadway that has two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, when safe and practical, a vehicle being overtaken in the far left lane shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle unless the vehicle is preparing for a left turn.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
06/29
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m.
1/19
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 1/26 at 2:00 p.m.
1/26
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
2/28
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kevin Kelly, District 1B
Delegate John S. Arnick, District 7
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 21-303 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered