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1 1 Section 1. Section 321.306, Code 2003, is amended by
1 2 adding the following new unnumbered paragraph:
1 3 NEW UNNUMBERED PARAGRAPH. A shared center lane that is
1 4 designated for use by left-turning vehicles traveling in both
1 5 directions, which is marked on each side with solid yellow
1 6 lines and dashed yellow lines, may not be used for any purpose
1 7 other than turning left, or for making a U-turn when
1 8 permitted. A vehicle entering the roadway shall not turn into
1 9 such a shared center lane for the purpose of merging into
1 10 traffic, but shall instead turn into the nearest lane to the
1 11 right of the center lane.
1 12 EXPLANATION
1 13 This bill prohibits the use of a shared center traffic
1 14 lane, designated for use by left-turning vehicles traveling
1 15 from both directions, for any purpose other than making a left
1 16 turn, or a U-turn when permitted. A vehicle entering the
1 17 roadway may not use the shared center lane for the purpose of
1 18 merging into traffic. A violator is subject to a scheduled
1 19 fine of $35.
1 20 LSB 5061HH 80
1 21 dea/sh/8
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