(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