§ 72.01 DUTY TO DRIVE ON RIGHT HALF OF STREET; GENERALLY.
   (A)   Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
      (1)   When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;
      (2)   When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
      (3)   Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
      (4)   Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
   (B)   In crossing an intersection of streets or the intersection of a street by a railroad right-of-way, the driver of a vehicle shall, at all times, cause such vehicle to travel on the right half of the street unless such right half is obstructed or impassable.
(Prior Code, § 6-28) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
   Related provisions, see G.S. § 20-147