Section
General Provisions
71.01 Duty to drive on right half of roadway
71.02 Passing vehicle — proceeding in same direction
71.03 Passing vehicle — duty of driver of overtaken vehicle
71.04 Passing vehicle — on right side
71.05 Passing vehicle — proceeding in opposite direction
71.06 Operation of vehicle on improved shoulder
71.07 Stopping and turning signals
71.08 Stopping and turning signals — manner of giving with hand and arm
71.09 Right-of-way at intersections
71.10 Right-of-way when turning left
71.11 Stop intersections
71.12 Yield intersections
71.13 Emerging from alley, driveway or building
71.14 One-way streets and alleys
71.15 Procedure upon approach of authorized emergency vehicle
71.16 Procedure when meeting or overtaking stopped school bus
71.17 Obstructing traffic
71.18 Obstructing intersection or crosswalk
71.19 Following too closely
71.20 Following fire apparatus or driving near scene of fire
71.21 Driving over fire hose
71.22 Driving between vehicles in procession
71.23 Driving within sidewalk area
71.24 Reckless driving
71.25 Truck routes
71.26 Collision with parked vehicles and fixtures
71.27 Continuous two-way left turn lane
71.28 Turning movements
71.29 Use of hand-held mobile telephones prohibited in school zones
Speed Regulations
71.40 Maximum limits
71.41 Maximum limit in school zones
71.411 School zones adopted
71.42 Maximum limits on specific streets
71.43 Racing prohibited
71.44 Minimum limits
71.45 Exemptions from speed regulations
71.46 Construction zones on state-maintained highways
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The driver of a vehicle shall drive on the right half of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing a vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules established in this chapter, and except when the right half of the roadway is closed to traffic by the proper authorities, and except upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon or upon a roadway designated and sign posted for one-way traffic.
('68 Code, § 27-27) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d, § 52
(A) Except as provided in § 71.04, 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 until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the street 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 of any vehicle overtaken. In every event, the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-band side of the street before coming within 100 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
(B) No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left of the street for the purpose of passing a vehicle proceeding in the same direction when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing or when approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
('68 Code, § 27-28) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d, §§ 54, 56, 57
It shall be the duty of the driver of a vehicle, upon audible signal that he is about to be overtaken on the left, to give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and he shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
('68 Code, § 27-29) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d, § 54(b)
(A) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of a vehicle proceeding in the same direction only under the following conditions:
(1) When the overtaken vehicle 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 traffic in each direction.
(B) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on 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 street.
('68 Code, § 27-30) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d, § 55
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and, upon streets having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the street, as nearly as possible.
('68 Code, § 27-31) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat., Art. 6701d, § 53
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