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Originally Posted by Randall55
The left lane is for passing on an interstate or major freeway. In a city, town, or community, it is not. A driver in the left lane may be making the next left turn, or the next. If you haven't noticed, there is a left turn at EVERY INTERSECTION.
Just because YOU are passing through does not mean ALL DRIVERS ARE. Those who honk horns in our community, pretending the left lane is for passing, ARE ANNOYING. If you are running late, it is your fault. Do not expect drivers to clear the road so YOU can pass freely. Instead, recognize, at any time, a driver in the left lane needs to make a left exit. Pretending they are driving in front of you just to annoy you will give you road rage.
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Florida Left Lane Law Specifics
​According to Florida Statute 316.081, drivers are to drive on the right side of roadways except when passing another vehicle or avoiding an obstruction. Otherwise, no drivers are allowed to continuously drive in the left lane.
​Driving Under the Speed Limit
It is Florida law that if you are driving slower than the speed limit, you have to stay as close as possible to the right-hand curb except when passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn.
Driving Slower Than Other Left Lane Drivers
It is Florida law that if you are driving in the left lane while vehicles behind you are approaching at a faster speed, you must change to a right-hand lane. This does not apply to drivers who are preparing for a left turn.