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Bigger fines for left lane campers?
Bigger fines for left lane campers?
TUKWILA, Wash. -- Move over left-lane campers: The Washington State Patrol is on the hunt for drivers who won’t get out of the passing lane.
Troopers plan to crack down on violators statewide June 20-22.
In 2015, troopers stopped nearly 14,000 drivers violating state law, which requires drivers to only use the left-hand lane to pass.
Drivers who are camped out in the left lane clog up traffic, according to the WSP.
“The majority of the time I find they just don’t know about the law,” said trooper Chris Webb.
Troopers said they’re not out to make money -- they’re only reminding drivers to follow the law.
“Hopefully we’ll be able to educate a lot of people,” Webb said.
If you're caught camping in the left lane you'll face a $136 ticket ... so watch out.