SB 1626 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

slow vehicles; left lane; violation

Arizona's SB 1626 amends traffic law to require drivers operating vehicles slower than normal traffic flow to stay in the right lane, not the left lane. This applies to all roadways where slower vehicles obstruct faster-moving traffic, except when passing or turning left. Violating this rule would result in two points being added to the driver's license record. The bill directly affects drivers who consistently travel slower than surrounding traffic in the left lane. The change aims to improve traffic flow and safety by clarifying lane usage expectations.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026

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Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 4 edits

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The bill's version changed from Introduced to Senate Engrossed, with significant formatting and title updates. The reference title was reorganized to better reflect the bill's focus on slow vehicles, left lane usage, and violations. The bill number designation changed from 'I Ver' to 'S Ver', indicating it has moved through the Senate. The act's opening language was restructured for clarity.

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Bill version designation changed from 'Introduced Version' to 'Senate Engrossed Version', indicating legislative progression

Reference title formatting was reorganized to place the subject matter (slow vehicles, left lane, violation) in a more prominent position

Bill title changed from 'SB 1626' to 'SENATE BILL 1626' for formal consistency

Original sponsor information (Senator Gowan) was removed from the bill header, likely due to standard formatting changes in the engrossed version

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Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

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