Driving slowly in the left lane is dangerous, inefficient, and sometimes even deadly. Improper lane use and congestion are the main cause of traffic, and much of this traffic can be cleared up by simply using lanes as they were intended: the fastest traffic belongs in the leftmost lane, and the slowest traffic in the rightmost lane.

A study done by the California Polytechnic State University clearly illustrates the dangers of inefficient lane use and explains that lane changes account for as much as 10% of all accidents. A plethora of research (including this study) show that the most frequent predictor of an accident isn't speeding, but variance from the average speed of traffic. Additionally, this study explains that many traffic jams are a direct result of a small number of slow cars obstructing traffic. Better laws around lane use will make your drives much safer, faster, and traffic free.

California Vehicle Code 21654 explains in detail the specific laws that involve  driving, overtaking, and passing as they pertain to the use of the left lane. It clearly states that drivers are to keep right when driving at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction.

Unfortunately this law is rarely enforced and not nearly strong enough to dissuade drivers from improperly and hazardously using left lanes on a highway.

This petition is calling upon anyone in the position to introduce a new traffic bill to do so; by creating stronger laws on lane use, everyone will have a safer and shorter drive when using California highways.

For more information on driving slow in the left lane use, read this article.