SB1626

Slow vehicles; left lane; violation

Introduced·2/3/26

SB1626 amends Arizona traffic laws to specify when vehicles must drive on the right lane and when they can use the shoulder.

SB1626 amends Arizona traffic laws to specify that vehicles must drive on the right half of the roadway, except when overtaking, passing, or turning left. It allows golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles to drive on paved shoulders or as close to the right curb as possible. The bill also mandates that defensive driving courses include information on these provisions and requires the Department of Public Safety to incorporate this information into its materials.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Feb 23

8:45 AM

Senate Rules

Feb 18

1:30 PM

Senate Public Safety

History

Feb 25

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

Feb 23

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)

Feb 23

Senate

Senate consent calendar