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§ 8-3-3-9 POSITION ON THE ROADWAY.
   (A)   If the right hand vehicle lane available for traffic is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles and no bike lane is present, a bicycle shall be ridden far enough to the right in said lane to facilitate such overtaking movements unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so.
   (B)   Exceptions to driving bicycles on the right:
      (1)   When and where road hazards exist.
      (2)   To overtake vehicles making right-hand turns at intersections.
      (3)   Bicycle may move out of their lane to overtake and pass another vehicle/bicycle.
      (4)   When preparing for a left turn at an intersection, when making a U-turn or turning into a private road or driveway.
      (5)   Upon a one-way road with two or more marked traffic lanes the bicyclist may ride in the center of the most left hand lane for a reasonable distance to complete a left hand turn.
      (6)   If the right-hand vehicle lane available for traffic is not wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles or if passing is otherwise unsafe, a bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to temporarily control the lane. Bicyclist must move to the right to allow vehicles to overtake at the earliest and safest location. At no point is a bicyclist required to ride within less than three feet of any objects or curb on the right.
(Ord. 37-2008)