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When an interstate or highway has three or more lanes of traffic flowing in the same direction, the far-left lane is designed to be used for passing only. For years, that’s been an unspoken rule that not all drivers knew about or observed. But in 2016, it became illegal in Tennessee for drivers to “hang out” in the far-left lane when they weren’t actively passing another vehicle.
On July 1, 2020, the law expanded to include all highways and interstates with two or more lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. That means the law now applies to countless roadways throughout the state.
Drivers who are cited for hanging out in the left lane for too long and with no intention of passing slower-moving vehicles can be fined $50, plus court costs. The next time you head out on a state route, highway, or interstate, keep this law in mind to avoid a citation and to improve traffic flow.
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