(A) (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 street or 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 or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 74.04)
(B) (1) (a) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the street or roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the completion of the overtaking and passing without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken.
(b) In every instance, the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within 100 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
(2) No vehicle, at any time, shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
(a) When approaching the crest of a grade, or upon a curve in the street or highway where the driver’s view along the street or highway is obstructed; or
(b) When approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel or when approaching within 50 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
(Prior Code, § 74.05)
Penalty, see § 75.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-303
Similar provisions, see 47 O.S. § 11-305