Will anyone see themselves as a violator and listen?

It probably doesn’t matter to the people who should listen — because they’re thoughtless, rude, self-righteous idiots — but June is Lane Courtesy Month across this great nation.Lane courtesy? It’s an easy concept: If you’re on a multilane highway, drive on the right, pass on the left. In other words, if you’re not passing, you’re not in the left lane.

Apparently, though, that concept — and yes, it is a law — escapes some people. In Colorado, under a law passed in 2004, anyone driving in the left lane of a multilane highway where the speed limit is 65 mph or greater can be hit with a ticket carrying a fine of $41.20 and three points. It does not matter if the driver in the left lane is driving the speed limit.

The National Motorists Association is hoping to talk some sense into folks who break this law. Laudable, but unlikely. These are the folks who can blithely ignore horns, flashing lights, the middle finger, tailgating and other dangerous forms of impatience.

The association says better lane courtesy improves traffic flow, prevents accidents and can even save motorists money on gas. It also makes commuting less stressful.

If you know and, despite yourself, care about a left-lane hog — or you are one but hope to become a better, more considerate person — visit www. lanecourtesy.org/ to learn more about driving right, passing left.

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