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SB-302 Vehicles: slow moving vehicles.(2009-2010)

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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2009–2010 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 302

Introduced  by  Senator Aanestad

February 25, 2009

An act to amend Section 21654 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 302, as introduced, Aanestad. Vehicles: slow moving vehicles.
Existing law requires a vehicle proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic to drive in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, with exceptions.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstative changes to that law.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 21654 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:

21654.
 (a) Notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits, any a vehicle proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall be driven in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(b) If a vehicle is being driven at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time, and is not being driven in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, it shall constitute prima facie evidence that the driver is operating the vehicle in violation of subdivision (a) of this section.
(c) The Department of Transportation, with respect to state highways, and local authorities, with respect to highways under their jurisdiction, may place and maintain upon highways official signs directing slow-moving traffic to use the right-hand traffic lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn.