Left Lane Campers: The Rule You're Getting Wrong
Left lane campers are one of the biggest frustrations on the road—but a lot of drivers still don't understand the rule. If you're not passing, you need to move over. Going the speed limit isn't an excuse. Your job isn't to police other drivers.
But here's the twist a lot of people miss: the left lane camping rule doesn't apply to HOV lanes or toll lanes. Washington State Patrol has been clear on this—those are restricted lanes, not general-purpose passing lanes. So don't ride bumpers or flash lights at drivers in the HOV lane, even during open-to-all hours.
