House lawmakers have voted to let law enforcement ticket drivers who stay in the left lane.

The proposed bill bans driving in the left lane unless it's done to overtake and pass another vehicle.

Drivers would also be able to use the lane when traffic conditions or road configuration require them to use that lane to maintain safety.

Randy Rogers, the legislative liaison for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, said House Bill 2312 was written to stop drivers from impeding the safe flow of traffic and reduce accident rates.