Starting this week, the Minnesota State Police will start enforcing the state’s updated “Slow Poke” law.
The fine for violating the left lane law in Minnesota is $50 but also comes with $75 worth of surcharges.
Authorities warn that the left lane law does not give drivers permission to exceed the speed limit under any circumstance.
The Minnesota State Patrol shared a list of need to know facts about the updated left lane law in a Facebook post.
“What do you need to know about the Left Lane Law?
- If you are driving in the left lane and someone comes up from behind you, move over when practicable.
- If you need to pass someone, do so in the left lane – but then get back in the right lane as soon as you’re clear. Doing so if a good way to prevent road rage.
- Keeping the left lane clear for those who are passing will make the road safer and life easier for all drivers on the road.
- Nothing in the law allows drivers to speed.
- The law includes a $50 fine, but it’s the same fine that was previously in place.
- Traffic moves most efficiently when everyone is traveling at about the same speed, which cannot be above the posted limit or faster than conditions might allow. “
