HB 2235
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: TI DPA 6-1-0-0
HB 2235: signs; lane use; civil penalty
Sponsor: Representative Martinez, LD 16
Caucus & COW
Overview
Directs the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and each local authority to place
signs on a highway with two or more lanes for use by motor vehicles traveling in the same
direction that direct slower traffic to travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane.
Mandates the signs to read "Left lane for passing only, slow traffic keep right." and subjects
a person in violation to a civil penalty of $500.
History
On all roadways, a person driving a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic
must drive the vehicle in the right-hand lane, except when overtaking and passing another
vehicle or when preparing for a left turn (A.R.S. § 28-721).
A person must not drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal
and reasonable movement of traffic. The minimum speed limit may be determined by the
Director of ADOT or local authority which a person must not drive a vehicle below except
when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law (A.R.S. § 28-704).
Provisions
1. Requires ADOT and each local authority to place signs on a highway with two or more
lanes for use by motor vehicles traveling in the same direction that directs slower traffic
to travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane. (Sec. 1, 2)
2. States that the sign must read "Left lane for passing only, slow traffic keep right." and
that the sign be accompanied by a smaller sign that reads "$500 fine." (Sec. 1)
3. Stipulates a person who violates the requirement of driving a vehicle proceeding at less
than the normal speed of traffic in the left-hand lane is subject to a civil penalty of $500.
(Sec 2).
Amendments
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
1. Requires the "Left lane for passing only, slow traffic keep right" sign to be 48 inches in
height and 48 inches in width.
2. Stipulates that the sign must either be accompanied by a smaller sign that reads "$500
fine" or include on the sign a warning that reads "$500 fine."
3. Applies the requirements on the signs and $500 fine to only a highway with two lanes,
rather than two or more lanes.