[jss3rd]

It seems like a huge number of the drivers in The Villages think they own the left lane on roads with 2 lanes going in the same direction. They get in the left lane and are driving the same speed as the vehicle in the right lane and refuse to move over. It is against the law and there have been news articles stating that the law is going to be more strictly enforced. If you insist on driving in the left lane when there are cars behind you and refuse to pull over to the right lane when it is safe, be warned that you may receive an expensive ticket. Here is the law:

Florida Statutes §316.081
(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.

[Polar Bear]

Just wondering if you did a ToTV search for this topice.

[ureout]

Originally Posted by jss3rd

It seems like a huge number of the drivers in The Villages think they own the left lane on roads with 2 lanes going in the same direction. They get in the left lane and are driving the same speed as the vehicle in the right lane and refuse to move over. It is against the law and there have been news articles stating that the law is going to be more strictly enforced. If you insist on driving in the left lane when there are cars behind you and refuse to pull over to the right lane when it is safe, be warned that you may receive an expensive ticket. Here is the law:

Florida Statutes §316.081
(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.

there are 2 reasons why they stay in the left lane... 1) if they drive slow in the left lane they NEVER have any traffic ahead of them to worry about 2) they are going to turn left 10 miles up the road

[georgie524]

Amen

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by georgie524

Amen

What's worse is that these people may create just as much of a hazard on the road as drunks and cell phone addicts. Everyone (well almost everyone) behind them make a mad and often reckless dash to the right lane to get around them, often cutting off drivers in the right lane or each other. It's even worse on an interstate where people are driving 70+, I've seen plenty of near misses all caused by some bozo driving 55 in the left lane.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by jss3rd

It seems like a huge number of the drivers in The Villages think they own the left lane on roads with 2 lanes going in the same direction. They get in the left lane and are driving the same speed as the vehicle in the right lane and refuse to move over. It is against the law and there have been news articles stating that the law is going to be more strictly enforced. If you insist on driving in the left lane when there are cars behind you and refuse to pull over to the right lane when it is safe, be warned that you may receive an expensive ticket....

[dillywho]

Yes, it is the law, you are right. Exceeding the speed limit just to get to drive in the left lane is AGAINST the law. Try going the speed limit or just above in the right lane and observe how many pass you going highway speed. (CR466, Buena Vista, and El Camino Real come to mind) These are the same drivers who will scream to high heaven when they get pulled over and ticketed, too.

[Paper1]

Ok, you kids get off my lawn.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by jss3rd

It seems like a huge number of the drivers in The Villages think they own the left lane on roads with 2 lanes going in the same direction. They get in the left lane and are driving the same speed as the vehicle in the right lane and refuse to move over. It is against the law and there have been news articles stating that the law is going to be more strictly enforced. If you insist on driving in the left lane when there are cars behind you and refuse to pull over to the right lane when it is safe, be warned that you may receive an expensive ticket. Here is the law:

Florida Statutes §316.081
(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.

I may be wrong but I believe that Statue was passed primarily to deal with interstate highways such as the Florida Turnpike.

Enforcing this Statue on a road such as 466 wherein the top speed is primarily 45 mph is very problematic. If strictly enforced it would bring traffic down to almost a halt

This topic like a number of others on this forum results in repeated flashpoints and a consensus will never be reached.

Merry Christmas

[justjim]

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[JoMar]

Those laws, passed by politicians for public approval, never are rarely enforced. In fact, watch the police as they drive the same roads in the left lane and don't worry about pulling over because they are usually speeding. We really need to stop complaining about stuff we can't impact.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Those laws...never are rarely enforced...

Hmmm.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Hmmm.

I know, I know....lol. Brain F**t.

[VApeople]

When we drive along Morse Road and plan to turn left at the next roundabout, we know we have to be in the left lane when we enter the roundabout. Therefore, I usually get into the left lane as soon we pass the previous roundabout and I drive 35 mph.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by JoMar

I know, I know....lol. Brain F**t.

Hey...somebody on ToTV who takes a little fun poke just as intended!! A rarity!!

Merry Christmas!