ORLANDO, Fla. – If you ask drivers what frustrates them most on Central Florida roadways, one complaint comes up again and again: drivers going too slow in the left lane.
Believe it or not, driving too slowly, especially in the left travel lane, can be just as problematic as driving too fast. While it may not feel dangerous in the moment, it can actually contribute to congestion, aggressive driving, and even crashes as faster-moving vehicles are forced to pass on the right or weave through traffic.
Recently, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office highlighted this issue on Instagram after conducting enforcement targeting high-speed drivers. Following that operation, deputies also focused on drivers blocking the left travel lane, reinforcing an important reminder: traffic safety isn’t just about speed, it’s about lane discipline.
Florida law is clear. The left lane on highways is intended primarily for passing. When drivers remain in that lane without actively passing slower traffic, they disrupt the natural flow of vehicles and create unnecessary risk for everyone around them.
That’s why today on our stream, we’re going “left lane hunting.” We’ll take a real-time look at how this behavior plays out on our roadways, talk about what the law specifically says, and explain how lingering in the left lane... even at or below the speed limit can contribute to bigger traffic problems.
It’s not about pointing fingers. It’s about understanding how small decisions behind the wheel can have a big impact on safety.
Join us for the stream as we break it all down and work together to keep traffic moving safely and smoothly.