MISSOURI - Cruising in the left lane might feel like the fastest way to travel, but is it actually legal in Missouri? The answer isn't always so simple.

On almost any highway trip, you'll likely run into one of two scenarios: Passing a slower driver or being passed by a faster driver in the left lane. Sometimes, however, drivers may linger in that left lane without passing, adding to frustrations of others sharing the road.

So what's actually allowed? Missouri law spells out when drivers can and cannot use the left lane.

According to Missouri Statute RSMo 304.015:

"Upon all public roads or highways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction pursuan

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