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Fast lane bill would keep trucks to the right

February 1, 2005
By: Victor Roberto
State Capital Bureau
Links: SB 221

State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Jon Dolan says he wants semis out of the left lane.

Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.

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Dolan is sponsoring a bill that would make it illegal for trucks to drive in the left-hand lane on highways six lanes or wider.

Dolan says trucks slow down traffic.

Actuality: Jon Dolan
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Contents: "If I could outlaw nice older ladies in Crown Victorias who do 55 in the left lane, I would do that, too. But right now, we're not going to do that."

The Missouri Highway Patrol says it supports the bill.

It says this is one of the most common complaints from drivers.

From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto

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St. Charles Senator Jon Dolan is sponsoring a bill that would push truckers out of the passing lane.

Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.

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Dolan, the Senate Transportation Committee Chairman, says he wants to keep semis from driving in the left lane.

The bill would affect highways six lanes and wider in urban areas.

Dolan says he thinks truckers support the law.

Actuality: Jon Dolan
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Contents: "I've met with various trucking organizations, I believe the motor carriers are in support, I believe the independent truckers and operators will hopefully trust me enough."

Dolan says he wants MODOT to increase awareness of the law.

From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto.

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Missouri drivers could soon see signs warning truckers from driving in the fast lane.

Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.

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A Missouri Senate bill prohibits large trucks from driving in the left lane on highways six lanes or wider.

State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Jon Dolan, the bill's sponsor, says the Highway Patrol would enforce the law.

Actuality: Jon Dolan
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Contents: "When they see traffic backed up coming off the St. Charles bridge-5 lanes, two 18-wheelers-or vehicles, 48,000 pounds and above, in the far left lane of a five to six lane highway- they're gonna go pull that person over."

The Missouri Highway Patrol says it supports the bill.

From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto.