71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session
 
NOTE:  Matter within  { +  braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within  { -  braces and minus
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LC 2115
 
                         House Bill 2952
 
Sponsored by Representative BARNHART
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
 
  Creates offense of unlawful operation of motor vehicle in left
lane. Punishes violation by maximum fine of $300.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to motor vehicle operation in left lane.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + Section 2 of this 2001 Act is added to and made
a part of ORS chapter 811. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful
operation of a motor vehicle in the left lane if:
  (a) The person is operating a motor vehicle on a highway with
at least two lanes for vehicles proceeding in the same direction;
and
  (b) The person operates the motor vehicle in the left lane at a
speed that is lower than the designated speed limit.
  (2) A person does not commit the offense of unlawful operation
of a motor vehicle in the left lane if the person is operating a
motor vehicle in the left lane at a speed that is lower than the
designated speed limit and is overtaking another motor vehicle.
  (3) The offense described in this section, unlawful operation
of a motor vehicle in the left lane, is a Class B traffic
violation. + }
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