Commercial vehicles prohibition from driving in the left lane

SF 699 prohibits commercial vehicles (like trucks and buses) from driving in the left lane on multi-lane highways in Minnesota, except when overtaking another vehicle or moving over for other traffic. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.18, by adding a new subdivision requiring commercial vehicles to stay in the right lane. Violating this rule is classified as a petty misdemeanor. The law directly affects commercial drivers operating on Minnesota highways with multiple lanes.