The Colorado State Patrol pulled over 2,540 drivers last year for occupying the leftmost passing lane while traveling slower than the flow of traffic, enforcing Colorado's left‑lane law.
Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, said that on multi‑lane roads with posted speeds of 65 mph or greater the furthest left lane is designated for passing and not for permanent travel.
A State Patrol release said lane "camping" often frustrates motorists and can prompt unsafe behaviors such as tailgating and risky passing; troopers have adopted a low‑tolerance approach to lane violations and speeding.
The department launched a three‑month "Stop Speeding" campaign and emphasized enforcement aims to improve public safety, reminding drivers they must move right after passing.
This article is based on reporting from Car and Driver.
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