S 6660 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the failure to pass act restricting driving in a passing lane without overtaking or passing a vehicle

S 6660, the "Failure to Pass Act," prohibits drivers on interstate highways from remaining in a passing lane for more than 1.5 miles without overtaking another vehicle. It directly affects drivers who linger in passing lanes without attempting to pass, specifically on interstate highways. Violations carry a $50 fine for the first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses, and the law explicitly states these violations are not considered standard lane violations under other traffic regulations. The bill amends vehicle and traffic law to establish this restriction and penalty structure, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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