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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
slow vehicles; left lane; violation
Purpose
Authorizes the assessment of two points against a person's driving record for driving a vehicle on the left half of a roadway at a slower speed than normal traffic.
Background
On all roadways of sufficient width, a person must drive a vehicle on the right half of the roadway, except: 1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; 2) when the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; 3) on a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic; or 4) on a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic. On all roadways, a person driving a vehicle at a less than normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing must drive the vehicle in the right-hand lane or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway (A.R.S. § 28-721).
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) may assess points against the driving record of a person who violates civil traffic laws or drives under the influence (A.R.S. § 28-1526). Unless otherwise provided, failure to adhere to state traffic laws constitutes a civil traffic violation which carries a civil penalty of up to $250 (A.R.S. §§ 28-121 and 28-1598).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Allows ADOT to assess two points against the driving record of a person who drives at a slower than normal speed of traffic in the farthest left lane and fails to overtake and pass another vehicle.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 16, 2026
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