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(A) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
(2) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; or
(3) 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 or more lanes of moving vehicles.
(B) 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.
(Prior Code, § 42-127)
Statutory reference:
Overtaking on the right, see 47 O.S. § 11-304
The following requirements shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special requirements hereinafter stated.
(A) 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 street or roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
(B) 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 or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
(C) Every driver who intends to pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, which requires moving his or her vehicle from one lane of traffic to another, shall first see that such movement can be made with safety and shall proceed to pass only after giving a proper signal by hand or mechanical device.
(Prior Code, § 42-148)
Statutory reference:
Overtaking vehicle on left, see 47 O.S. § 11-303
(A) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the street or 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 the completion of the overtaking and passing without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every instance, the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within 100 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
(B) No vehicle at any time shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
(1) When approaching the crest of a grade, or upon a curve in the street or highway where the driver’s view along the street or highway is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
(2) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; or
(3) When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated by official traffic control devices.
(C) The limitations in subsection (B) above of this section shall not apply upon a one-way roadway; nor under the conditions described in 47 O.S. § 11-301(A)(2), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
(Prior Code, § 42-149)
Statutory reference:
Limitations on overtaking vehicle on left, see 47 O.S. § 11-305
(A) When overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, a person driving a motor vehicle shall exercise due care by leaving a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet until the motor vehicle is safely past the overtaken bicycle.
(B) If a person violates the provisions of subsection (A) above of this section and the violation results in a collision causing serious physical injury to another person, the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.
(C) If a person violates the provisions of subsection (A) above of this section and the violation results in the death of another person, the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law.
(Prior Code, § 42-150)
Statutory reference:
Overtaking and passing bicycle, see 47 O.S. § 11-1208
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right. Upon roadways having a width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
(Prior Code, § 42-151)
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