1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to traffic regulations; prohibiting operation of vehicles in left-hand lane 
1.3 	with exceptions;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.18, by adding 
1.4 	a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.18, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 13.Restricted driving in left-hand lane of freeway. (a) Upon all freeways 
1.9 	and expressways, as defined in section 160.02, a vehicle must not be operated in the 
1.10 	left-hand lane except:
1.11 	(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
1.12 	(2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
1.13 	(3) when necessary to enter or exit the expressway or freeway;
1.14 	(4) when necessary to avoid traffic merging onto the expressway or freeway;
1.15 	(5) when otherwise directed in a highway work zone;
1.16 	(6) when otherwise required to comply with subdivision 11 or 12;
1.17 	(7) when otherwise directed by a peace officer; or
1.18 	(8) when otherwise expressly allowed or required by other law or a highway traffic 
1.19 	control device or sign.
1.20 	(b) The commissioner of transportation shall erect appropriate signs on freeways and 
1.21 	expressways to instruct motorists concerning paragraph (a).

1.22 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.23 	to read:
2.1 		Subd. 1k.Driver's manual; restricted driving in left-hand lane. The 
2.2 	commissioner shall include in each edition of the driver's manual published by the 
2.3 	department after August 1, 2010, instructions relating to the limitations on operating a 
2.4 	motor vehicle in the left-hand lane under section 169.18.

2.5 	Sec. 3. PUBLIC EDUCATION.
 2.6 	The commissioner of public safety, through public service announcements and other 
2.7 	means, shall educate the motoring public about the requirements of section 1.