A statute in Tennessee addresses vehicles that impede the flow of traffic by traveling at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place on a multilane highway. Such legislation generally aims to improve traffic flow and reduce potential hazards associated with significant speed differentials between vehicles.
The primary benefit of this type of law is enhanced safety by minimizing congestion and the risk of rear-end collisions. It also contributes to more efficient use of highway capacity, reducing travel times and fuel consumption. Historically, these statutes emerged as a response to growing concerns about traffic congestion and the need to optimize highway performance.
