Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows:
(A) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing the movement;
(B) 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;
(C) Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
(D) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
(1995 Code, § 40-76)
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see G.S. § 20-146(a)