Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session
SB280
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Amend KRS 189.340 to restrict travel in the leftmost lane of any multilane highway at a speed lower than the posted speed limit; provide exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalties.
Introduced: February 26, 2026
Last action: February 26, 2026
To Committee On Committees (S)
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This bill would limit when drivers can use the far-left lane on multilane highways in Kentucky, generally requiring that lane to be used only by vehicles traveling at the posted speed limit. Exceptions would apply in certain situations. Drivers who violate the rule would face penalties under existing traffic law. Who it may affect: drivers who regularly travel on multilane highways in Kentucky.
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Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Primary Sponsor
aaron.reed@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (15)
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
Jimmy.Higdon@kylegislature.gov
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Stephen.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
steve.rawlings@kylegislature.gov
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
Steve.West@kylegislature.gov
gex.williams@kylegislature.gov
Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov
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