[Shotimes] LLBs in IL and FL

[Paul Nimz]

Here's the law pertaining to interstate roads.

      (d) Upon an Interstate highway or fully access controlled freeway, a
vehicle may not be driven in the left lane, except when overtaking and
passing another vehicle.
          (e) Subsection (d) of this Section does not apply:
              (1) when no other vehicle is directly behind the
                 vehicle in the left lane;

              (2) when traffic conditions and congestion make it
                 impractical to drive in the right lane;

              (3) when snow and other inclement weather conditions
                 make it necessary to drive in the left lane;

              (4) when obstructions or hazards exist in the right
                 lane;

              (5) when a vehicle changes lanes to comply with
                 Sections 11-907 and 11-908 of this Code;

              (6) when, because of highway design, a vehicle must
                 be driven in the left lane when preparing to exit;

              (7) on toll highways when necessary to use I-Pass,
                 and on toll and other highways when driving in the left
lane is required to comply with an official traffic control device; or

              (8) to law enforcement vehicles, ambulances, and
                 other emergency vehicles engaged in official duties and
vehicles engaged in highway maintenance and construction operations.

      (Source: P.A. 93-447, eff 1-1-04.)

      Here's the complete law....

http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=062500050HCh%2E+11+Art%2E+VII&ActID=1815&ChapAct=625%A0ILCS%A05%2F&ChapterID=49&ChapterName=VEHICLES&SectionID=59652&SeqStart=126500&SeqEnd=128700&ActName=Illinois+Vehicle+Code%2E

      Here's all Illinois vehicle law....


http://www.legis.state.il.us/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1815&ChapAct=625
ILCS 5/&ChapterID=49&ChapterName=VEHICLES&ActName=Illinois+Vehicle+Code%2E






Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:00 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] LLBs in IL and FL


> Question for those in Illinois...  Apparently, as of today IL has a law to
> prevent people from blocking the left lane.  According to CBS News,
> "Illinois makes it illegal to drive in the left lane of an interstate
> highway for more than one-half mile. (Violators can be fined $79)."  Does
> anyone know any more details?  Does this apply only to rural interstates,
or
> also in the city?  Is there any provision for allowing people to use the
> left lane continuously when traffic is very heavy?
>
> The LLBs were really bad in Florida.  Lots and lots of folks cruising in
the
> left lane.  You'd blink the high beams to get them over, and right after
you
> pass them they shift left again.  What are they teaching in Florida driver
> ed?  Worst LLBs I've ever seen.
>
> Joseph van Oss
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