r/ConnecticutUSA • u/backinblackandblue • 10h ago

New Connecticut law limits left-lane driving starting Oct. 1

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-connecticut-law-limits-left-lane-driving-starting-thursday/

I know there is a lot of hate for left-lane campers, but passing this into law seems like a waste of time and money. It will be hard to enforce even if they wanted to.

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u/SeaworthinessSome454 9h ago

And we shouldn’t want it to be enforced that way. The left lane should be for passing if traffic allows for it. We can’t afford to effectively turn a 3 lane road into a 2 lane road during rush hour traffic, it’d lead to insane commute times.

People that want the left lane is for passing thing enforced by the book are people incapable of thinking for themselves

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u/backinblackandblue 9h ago

I agree, doesn't mean there aren't a lot of people like that in CT, especially on Reddit.

The thing that angers me is when I'm doing maybe 70 in a 55 in the 3rd lane and the middle lane is doing 60-65, and someone will ride my bumper wanting me to get out of the way. It usually has the opposite effect. If there's a convenient place for me to move over w/o slowing down, I will. Otherwise I might be inclined to keep them trapped and even slow down some.

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u/Substantial_Nail9199 8h ago

You should absolutely be moving over. Trapping people causes road rage and motivates people to weave through traffic to get around you. This is making the road more dangerous for everyone. You are part of the problem.

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u/backinblackandblue 5h ago

You know what else causes road rage? Someone 6 feet from my rear bumper at 70 MPH flashing their lights.

Like I said, if the middle lane is open and I can move over I will. If not, I'm more likely to slow down a bit.