Bill No.: HB0021 Drafter: DKG
LSO No.: 12LSO-0073 Effective Date: July 1, 2012
Enrolled Act No.: HEA0031
Chapter No.: CH0070
Prime Sponsor: Representative McOmie
Catch Title: Exceeding speed limit while passing.
Subject: Exceeding speed limits on two lane roads when passing.
Summary/Major Elements:
· This act allows the driver of a passenger car, motorcycle or pickup not towing a vehicle to pass another vehicle and to exceed the speed limit by up to ten miles per hour while doing so under the following specified conditions:
· The vehicle being passed must be traveling under the posted speed limit;
· The passing vehicle must return to the right hand lane and posted speed limit as soon as practicable;
· The posted speed limit must be at least 50 miles per hour;
· All other motor vehicle laws apply;
· The road must be a two lane road allowing travel in both directions.
· If a driver exceeds the additional ten miles per hour he is subject to the penalty applicable to the full excess speed over the posted limit.
Comments:
· Report Required – The department of transportation is required to report to the joint transportation, highways and military affairs interim committee by July 1, 2013.