Connecticut Takes Aim At Highway Left Lane Hogs

Imagine this: you're cruising along I-84 toward Waterbury at 70 mph. You signal left to pass like a courteous, law-abiding driver, only to find someone camped out in the left lane, doing 60 and acting like they’re in the Sunday parade. No blinker. No shame. No clue. It's infuriating that they have absolutely no intention of moving over!!

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rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">According to WSFB.com, on July 1, Connecticut officially clarified and strengthened its law against "left-lane camping," which is when a driver insists on driving in the left lane of a three-lane highway, while faster cars speed by on the right. Josh Morgan, a DOT spokesman, commented:

“It's dangerous for someone maybe not even going the speed limit, but traveling at, say, 50 in a 55 or 65 in that left lane. It prohibits emergency vehicles from getting to where they need to go,”

** Left Lane Is for Passing, Not Sightseeing: Ct’s New Law Makes It Official

What’s Changing

Drivers in the left lane who aren’t actively passing risk enforcement action.
The new law allows state DOT to install “Left Lane for Passing Only” signs across highways ...
This isn’t meant to be a money grab—it’s about improved traffic flow and safety, especially for emergency vehicles struggling to pass slowpokes

What Are The Penalties?

Expect fines in the range of $90- $142, with potential penalty points attached.

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