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Move over, slowpoke! Left-lane drivers fined in Virginia

Drivers in Virginia are being charged up to $100 for driving too slow.
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Commuters should allow extra time when traveling overnight to avoid delays.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out! If you're being a slowpoke in the left lane in Virginia, you may be fined.

Thousands of people have been cited since Virginia implemented a law setting penalties for driving too slowly in the left lane of a highway.

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The law established a $100 fine for driving too slowly in the left lane, failing to stay to the right unless passing and other related violations.

The bill's sponsor, Del. Israel O'Quinn, says driving too slowly in the left lane endangers law enforcement and spurs road rage.

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