LA Slow Driver Bill: Left Lane Crackdown?

Do you have road rage when it comes to slow drivers in Shreveport? It seems like it is a weekly occurrence to hear about a car wreck on I-220, I-20, or 49. Although a majority of accidents

According to McCoy and Sparks Attorneys at Law, "Studies show that drivers who travel 10 miles below the speed limit are six times more likely to cause accidents." Does this fact justify our hatred of slow drivers? They're putting us in danger, right? When drivers choose to drive 10 miles below the speed limit, it greatly increases the chances of congestion and sudden braking from other drivers, which leads to more collisions.

One Louisiana Senator Has Had Enough of Slow Drivers, So He Proposed a New Bill

Have you ever wished that slow drivers would get booted from the left lane? Wouldn't it be awesome if someone who was slowing up traffic would get instant karma and get pulled over and hit with a "slowing" ticket? Is there even such a thing as a "slowing ticket"? It's the opposite of a speeding ticket, right? State Senator Jay Luneau has had enough of slow drivers in the "fast lane," and he has proposed a bill to help us curb our road rage against slow drivers.

According to WWLTV.com, the bill proposed would require anyone driving under the posted speed limit to stay out of the left lane, if not, they get a ticket. 4WWL added, "The proposed changes would also increase the fine from $100 to $150 on the first offense, $250 on the second offense, and $350 on the third offense. Multiple offenses could also land you in jail for up to 30 days."