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OVERTAKING AND PASSING
(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 those movements;
(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the roadway; 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 roadway 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;
(4) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic;
(5) Whenever there is a single-track paved road on one side of the public highway and two vehicles meet thereon, the driver on whose right is the wider shoulder shall give the right-of-way on the pavement to the other vehicle.
(B) Upon a two-lane roadway, providing for two-way movement of traffic, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(C) Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic, and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic-control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use the lanes, or except as permitted under division (A)(2). However, this division shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
('74 Code, § 17-81)
(D) Upon an interstate highway or fully access controlled freeway, a vehicle may not be driven in the left lane, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle.
(E) Division (D) above does not apply:
(1) When no other vehicle is directly behind the vehicle in the left lane;
(2) When traffic conditions and congestion make it impractical to drive in the right lane;
(3) When snow and other inclement weather conditions make it necessary to drive in the left lane;
(4) When obstructions or hazards exist in the right lane;
(5) When a vehicle changes lanes to comply with ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, 11-907, 11-907.5, and 11-908;
(6) When, because of highway design, a vehicle must be driven in the left lane when preparing to exit;
(7) On toll highways when necessary to use I-Pass, and on toll and other highways when driving in the left lane is required to comply with an official traffic control device; or
(8) To law enforcement vehicles, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles engaged in official duties and vehicles engaged in highway maintenance and construction operations.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-701) Penalty, see § 70.99
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least 1/2 of the main traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-702) ('74 Code, § 17-82) Penalty, see § 70.99
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules otherwise stated in this chapter:
(A) 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. In no event shall the movement be made by driving off the pavement or the main traveled portion of the roadway.
(B) 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) The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not, in passing upon the left of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction, pass upon the right of any vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless there is an unobstructed lane of traffic available to permit the passing maneuver safely.
(D) The operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on a highway shall leave a safe distance, but not less than three feet, when passing the bicycle or individual and shall maintain that distance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual.
(E) A driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway may, subject to the provisions in division (D) of this section and § 71.044, pass to the left of the bicycle on a portion of the highway designated as a no-passing zone under § 71.047 if the driver is able to overtake and pass the bicycle when:
(1) The bicycle is traveling at a speed of less than half of the posted speed limit of the highway;
(2) The driver is able to overtake and pass the bicycle without exceeding the posted speed limit of the highway; and
(3) There is sufficient distance to the left of the centerline of the highway for the motor vehicle to meet the overtaking and passing requirements under this section.
(F) A person driving a motor vehicle shall not, in a reckless manner, drive the motor vehicle unnecessarily close to, toward, or near a bicyclist, pedestrian, or a person riding a horse or driving an animal drawn vehicle.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-703) ('74 Code, § 17-83) Penalty, see § 70.99
(A) The driver of a vehicle with three or more wheels may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
(2) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle;
(3) Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.
(B) The driver of a two-wheeled vehicle may not pass upon the right of any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the unobstructed pavement to the right of the vehicle being passed is of a width of not less than eight feet. This division does not apply to devices propelled by human power.
(C) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting the movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-704) ('74 Code, § 17-84) Penalty, see § 70.99
(A) Passing on the left.
(1) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the provisions of this chapter, and unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, or any vehicle overtaken.
(2) In every event, the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable, and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-705)
(B) Conditions where passing on the left is prohibited.
(1) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
(a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within a distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
(b) When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
(c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(2) The limitations in division (B)(1) above do not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of moving traffic in each direction, nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway when the movements can be made with safety.
(ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-706) ('74 Code, § 17-85) Penalty, see § 70.99
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