Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 185 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRIVING IN THE RIGHT LANE OF A ROADWAY.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act clarifies the rules for driving on Delaware roadways. It mandates the general rule that drivers operate vehicles in the right-most lane subject to some exceptions. It also mandates that, on the limited access portions of Route 1 only (currently from I-95 to south of Dover), trucks over 10,000 pounds of registered gross weight must drive in the right-hand land subject to some exceptions. Finally, it creates civil penalties for drivers on the limited access portions of Route 1 (currently from I-95 to south of Dover) who do not abide by the requirements of this Act. This bill addresses the problem of operators of vehicles driving below the designated speed limit in in the left-hand lane of State Route 1 and causing congestion thereon.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (54)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 185 do?
This Act clarifies the rules for driving on Delaware roadways. It mandates the general rule that drivers operate vehicles in the right-most lane subject to some exceptions. It also mandates that, on the limited access portions of Route 1 only (currently from I-95 to south of Dover), trucks over 10,000 pounds of registered gross weight must drive in the right-hand land subject to some exceptions. Finally, it creates civil penalties for drivers on the limited access portions of Route 1 (currently from I-95 to south of Dover) who do not abide by the requirements of this Act. This bill addresses the problem of operators of vehicles driving below the designated speed limit in in the left-hand lane of State Route 1 and causing congestion thereon.
Who sponsors SB 185?
SB 185 is sponsored by Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Bruce C. Ennis, Paul S. Baumbach, Gerald L. Brady, and John A. Kowalko.
What is the current status of SB 185?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 185?
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