Who belongs in the left lane Orlando residents know that the fastest place to drive a car is in the left lane of any major highway or road. Yep, no other lane is faster, and if everyone just got into the left lane at the same time and drove the same speed then we wouldn’t have any issues. Credit: Photo via Adobe

A Florida Senate Republican is trying to pass a bill that would make it illegal for drivers to cruise in the left lane.

Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, filed a proposal Monday that would prohibit drivers from using the furthermost left lane for anything other than attempting to pass other vehicles. The bill, SB 258, would apply to motorists on highways with at least two lanes in the same direction and maximum speed limits of 65 mph or higher.

The bill includes exceptions for specific situations, such as when left lanes are designated for high-occupancy vehicles or when drivers are exiting highways.

A similar bill was introduced during Florida’s 2023 legislative session but ultimately did not pass.

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A Senate staff analysis of the bill said the Department of Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles have concerns that “provisions in the bill may cause confusion for drivers regarding the Move Over Act,” News Service of Florida reports.

The Move Over Act requires drivers to move over a lane for things like stopped law enforcement, emergency and sanitation vehicles when safely possible. Violating the law can result in a fine, fees and points on a driving record.

SB 258 is filed for the 2024 legislative session, which begins in January.

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This article appears in Oct 18-24, 2023.

Chloe Greenberg is the Digital Content Editor for Orlando Weekly.