A. Passing Vehicles Proceeding In Opposite Direction: Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions, except as provided in subsection 8-2-7A of this Chapter, shall pass each other to the right and upon roadway having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (1/2) of the main traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
B. Overtaking A Vehicle On The Left: The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated:
1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
2. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
C. Overtaking On The Right Permitted:
1. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
a. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
b. Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction;
c. Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles.
2. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
D. Limitations On Overtaking On The Left And No Passing Zones:
1. No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within two hundred feet (200') of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
2. No vehicle shall, in overtaking and passing another vehicle or at any other time, be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
a. When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distances as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
b. When approaching within one hundred feet (100') of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
c. Where official signs are in place directing that traffic keep to the right, or a distinctive center line is marked, which distinctive line also directs traffic.
d. The limitations in subsections D2a and D2b of this Section shall not apply upon a one-way roadway or upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two (2) or more lanes of moving traffic in each direction when such movement can be made with safety.
e. The City Council shall determine, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that a no passing zone be authorized upon certain streets or portions thereof.
Where it is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon such streets and which said no passing zone shall be effective when signs are erected giving notice thereof. (Ord. 3378, 10-12-1966)