SB 275

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in Senate Jun 06, 2024
  • Passed Senate May 23, 2024
  • Passed House Jun 26, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Sep 30, 2024

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving On A Roadway.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to combat aggressive driving and dangerous speed differentials on targeted roadways. This Act prohibits vehicles from traveling in the left lane on the portions of State Route 1 or Interstate 495 that are an express highway, as defined in § 101 of Title 17, or a controlled access facility, as defined in § 172 of Title 17, except in any of the following circumstances: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and passing another vehicle. (2) When necessary to enter, leave, or continue on the roadway. (3) When necessary due to an obstruction. (4) When necessary in response to emergency conditions. (5) When necessary due to traffic conditions or congestion. (6) To comply with other law or regulation. In addition to being prohibited from traveling in the left lane, a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 26,000 pounds is further restricted to traveling only in the right-hand lane except in the same circumstances as when a vehicle may travel in the left lane. An operator who refuses, fails, or neglects to comply with § 4114A is subject to a civil penalty as follows: (1) For a first occurrence, a civil penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $75. (2) For a subsequent occurrence, a civil penalty of not less than $57.50 nor more than $95.

Bill Sponsors (6)

Votes


Jun 26, 2024

May 23, 2024

Actions


Sep 30, 2024

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 26, 2024

House

Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 2 NO 4 ABSENT

Jun 20, 2024

House

Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Public Safety & Homeland Security

Jun 06, 2024

House

Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Public Safety & Homeland Security

May 23, 2024

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Senate

Amendment SA 1 to SB 275 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

May 21, 2024

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Environment, Energy & Transportation

May 20, 2024

Senate

Amendment SA 1 to SB 275 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Apr 23, 2024

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Environment, Energy & Transportation

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Bill Text PDF HTML
SA 1 to SB 275 HTML PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
No related documents.

Sources

Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the Delaware General Assembly.

If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.