6-2-5-3: OVERTAKING AND PASSING VEHICLES:
   A.   Passing Vehicles Proceeding In Opposite Directions: Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and, except when a roadway has been divided into traffic lanes, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (1/2) of the main traveled portion of the roadway whenever possible.
   B.   Overtaking Vehicle On Left: The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations and exceptions stated in this title:
      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.   When Overtaking On Right Permitted:
      1.   The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to 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 with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of vehicles in each direction.
         c.   Upon a one-way street.
         d.   Upon a street or highway divided into two (2) roadways where traffic is restricted to one direction upon each of such roadways.
      2.   The driver of a motor 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 paved or main traveled portion of the roadway.
      3.   The provisions of this subsection shall not relieve the driver of a slow moving vehicle from the duty to drive as closely as practicable to the right hand edge of the roadway. (Ord. 12, 8-16-1984)