The operator of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof only when 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 made in safety, and shall not cut in front of the overtaken vehicle until safely clear of same.
(Prior Code, § 10.36.020) (Ord. 184, passed - -1935; Ord. 586, passed - -1993)