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By Atlanta auto injury lawyer Scott Delius Despite the existing traffic law that prohibits driving in the let lane, except for in the case of passing, many drivers still use the passing lane as a driving lane. When these drivers are driving under the speed limit they can cause significant traffic congestion. Although the left lane is not, as commonly thought, for driving over the speed limit, but it does serve a very functional purpose to maintain the flow of traffic in a safe manner. When the left lane is improperly used, it can lead to people trying to pass in the righter lanes, which can be dangerous and cause traffic accidents. A House bill proposed by Representative Mark Butler, R-Carrollton, would impose a $75 fine those who drive under the speed limit in the left, passing lane. Even though Georgia law clearly outlaws driving in the left lane, by stating “once such person knows or should reasonably know that he or she is being overtaken in such lane,” they should exit the lane. However, Georgia law makers believe there is a significant need for additional legislation to discourage drivers from driving in the left lane, especially under the speed limit. Of course, there are noted exceptions, including inclement weather conditions and left hand turns. If the law should pass, it will go into effect July 1st. Get your fill of meandering in the left lane before then because it will cost you.

Of course, in life, all things are NOT equal.

Many times, I will put on a case at the Merit Systems Protection Board, and because of the strength of the case, the Representative from the Office of Personnel Management (right now, because of a shortage of personnel, there are only 4 at the MSPB level) will reverse course and grant the disability retirement before the Administrative Judge renders a decision on the case.

In making decisions during the process of filing for Federal Disability Retirement benefits under FERS or CSRS, it is obviously important to make the “right decision” at each stage of the process.

There is a line to be drawn between arguing the law within a boundary of integrity, and arguing the law beyond any reasonable interpretation of the law.

Some cases take months to win; others, merely a week or so.