'Slowpoke' Law Leading To More Citations For South Carolina Drivers: Report

SOUTH CAROLINA — Slow drivers in South Carolina are being warned to stay out of the left lane, or they’ll be ticketed.

The Move Right law, more commonly known as the “slowpoke” law, is starting to have an effect on slower drivers in the state, reported WGCL-TV. The South Carolina Highway Patrol has been issuing more tickets since November 13, even though the law went into effect August 15. Drivers were given a grace period to adjust.

The law was created to make space for first responders and ease congestion, Cpl. Joe Hovis, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol told WHNS.

“If you are traveling on a controlled access highway, you should stay out of the left hand lane unless you are passing or overtaking a car,” he said.

Hovis told WHNS that 315 citations and about 96 warnings have been issued since the law took precedence on August 15.