Oconeean at war against “Left Lane Lucies”

Oconee County’s Richard Cottingham is going to bat against careless, un-thinking drivers who fall into the category of what he calls “Left Lane Lucies.” Cottingham says, “Nothing is more frustrating than to be behind a left-lane Lucy who is holding up everybody. It is not only annoying, but it’s a serious safety issue as some drivers dangerously weave around the left lane pokes.” A member of Oconee’s state “C” Fund Committee, Cottingham called attention this week to the South Carolina law “KEEP RIGHT – PASS LEFT – IT’S THE LAW.” State lawmakers are again considering legislation to improve the law which now requires drivers in the right lane except to pass. Here’s further from Cottingham on the problem: “Some of the left-lane pokes just don’t know any better, some are oblivious, some are simply distracted – mainly cell phones, and some are intentionally driving at the speed limit or just below as they think they are self-appointed speed enforcers (with an attitude). Most of these aren’t even aware how discourteous they are and the degree to which they contribute to potential accidents.”