Left-lane Driving Bill Refiled By Florida Lawmakers

A bill filed last year to make driving in the left lane on a Florida highway illegal is back with a new, similar bill.

Florida Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers filed HB 545 on Tuesday.

The bill would prohibit drivers in the state from using the furthermost left-hand lane on a highway with two or more lanes moving in the same direction with a posted speed limit of at least 65 mph.

According to the bill, may only use the left lane when:

• Overtaking and passing another vehicle
• Preparing to exit the road, street, or highway
• Otherwise directed by an official traffic control 42 device
• If environmental or traffic conditions dictate.

Persons-Mulicka proposed a similar bill in January 2023 .