State Rep. Will Bruck’s plan to enhance traffic flow and safety on Michigan’s expressways earned overwhelming bipartisan approval Thursday in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Bruck, R-Erie, introduced House Bill 5304 to reduce congestion by restricting large trucks and tractor-trailers from using the left lane when traveling on expressways with three or more lanes. While current law already directs trucks to stay to the right except when passing, House Bill 5304 provides law enforcement with a clear mechanism to ensure compliance, improving safety and easing frustration for Michigan drivers.

“This bill is a simple, common-sense step to keep traffic moving more smoothly and safely,” Bruck said. “Limiting trucks to the right lanes will help reduce congestion and make expressways easier to navigate. I think every Michigander who uses our freeways can both empathize with and support this reform.”

House Bill 5304 prohibits trucks from using the left lane on expressways with three or more lanes, except for a reasonable distance before making a left turn, when special hazards make another lane safer, or as posted in construction zones. In areas where construction reduces traffic to two lanes, trucks would be required to use the rightmost lane, unless otherwise posted. Both the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan State Police were involved throughout the process to make the bill transparent and best for all.

“This is about making sure our roads work better for everyone,” Bruck said. “I appreciate the bipartisan support this plan has received and look forward to seeing it move through the Senate.”

The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

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