Lansing, MI – Local Michigan State Representative Will Bruck’s plan to enhance traffic flow and safety on Michigan’s expressways has received unanimous approval from the House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee.
The driving legislation would prohibit large trucks and tractor-trailers from driving in the left most lane when traveling on expressways with three or more lanes. This will alleviate congestion on busy roadways by ensuring that vehicles over 10,000 gross vehicle weight do not impede traffic.
Additionally, when a freeway closes one or more lanes for construction resulting in only two usable lanes, trucks must drive in the rightmost lane.
The only exceptions would be for a reasonable distance before making a left turn, where a special hazard exists that requires the use of an alternative lane for safety reasons, or when posted in construction zones. House Bill 5304 now advances to the full House for further consideration.
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