COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Slow drivers coasting in the left lane of the highway can be a source of frustration for Ohio drivers. But is doing so illegal?
According to Ohio law, motorists must drive in the right lane except when passing another vehicle, when an obstruction exists in the right lane or when driving on a roadway with three or more lanes in one direction.
Upon all roadways, including those with three or more lanes, any vehicle moving at less than the “prevailing and lawful speed of traffic” must travel in the right-hand lane and allow faster vehicles to pass to the left, except in specified circumstances. Exceptions include avoiding an obstruction, preparing to turn left or needing to be in the left lane to continue on an intended route.
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Violating these laws is a minor misdemeanor on the first offense, which carries a fine of up to $150. Repeat offenders could face steeper penalties, such as fourth- and third-degree misdemeanors. A third-degree misdemeanor, which is the most serious charge laid out in these laws and reserved for a third offense within one year, can result in up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine…