An Important Message For Lunatic Left-Lane Drivers In Montana

If you've ever been cruising down I-90, you've probably seen it or have been stuck behind it. A lone vehicle camped out in the left lane, keeping pace with the person in the other lane, caused a line of traffic to back up for miles behind it.

While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, left-lane lingering is creating serious issues on Montana highways, from traffic congestion to road rage and even increased crash risk.

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According to Montana Law, drivers must stay in the right-hand lane on roads with two or more lanes going in the same direction, unless:

• They are passing another vehicle.
• They are driving faster than the flow of traffic.
• They are moving left to let other cars merge.
• They are driving within city or town limits (with some exceptions).

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We'll tell you why driving in the left lane on highways in Montana is a huge problem, but first, here are a few important tips for Montana drivers.

An Important Message For Lunatic Left-Lane Drivers In Montana

I commute to Bozeman from Manhattan every day for work, and am often dumbstruck by the number of drivers who don't know the rules of the road. It's not that hard to understand. Keep right unless you're passing another vehicle. I've seen a lot of close calls, especially during the winter when roads are covered in snow and ice.

In a state known for wide-open roads and long stretches of highway, many drivers expect to maintain steady speeds and pass slower vehicles with ease.

However, when the left lane, legally designated for passing, becomes clogged with slow or inattentive drivers, it disrupts the flow and raises tensions. Despite growing complaints, enforcement remains limited, and driver awareness is low.

It's a growing safety concern that is frustrating drivers across Montana. Drunk driving, reckless driving, speeding, and using a cellphone while driving are among the top reasons drivers get pulled over in Montana.

Personally, I think people should get pulled over for driving too slow in the left lane. What do you think? Send us a message on our radio station app and let us know!