Traffic & Transit
New NH Law Bans Slow Drivers From High-Speed Lane
New Hampshire is one of growing number of states that adopted "stay-right" laws.
CONCORD, NH — Driving slow in the high-speed lane on New Hampshire highways is now more than just an annoyance to fellow drivers. A new law that took effect Tuesday prohibits slow drivers from impeding traffic in the high-speed lane. Violators face fines starting at $50.
"Motor vehicles shall not be operated continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway whenever it impedes the flow of other traffic at or below the posted speed limit unless reasonable and prudent under the conditions," the new law reads.
New Hampshire is one of growing number of states that adopted so-called the "stay-right" law. Massachusetts and Texas have such laws and fines in those states are stiffer at $150 and $200, respectively.
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New Hampshire State Police publicized the new law:
ATTENTION Slow Drivers in the Left Lane: As of January 1, 2019. NH RSA 265:16; IV. Motor vehicles shall not be operated continuously in the left lane whenever it impedes the flow of other traffic. pic.twitter.com/g6GyGrwXjW
— NH Troopers (@NH_Troopers) January 2, 2019
Photo credit: New Hampshire State Police
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