A. Meeting Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions: Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions, except as provided in Section 6-4-5 of this Chapter, 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 one-half (1/2) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. (1976 Code §19-72)
B. Overtaking Vehicles Generally: 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:
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. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or the main-traveled portion of the roadway.
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.
3. The driver of a two (2) 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 such passing maneuver safely. (1976 Code §19-73)
C. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left:
1. No vehicles 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 Title and unless 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 completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. 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 two hundred feet (200') of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
2. No vehicle may, in overtaking and passing another vehicle, be driven to 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 such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
b. When approaching within one hundred feet (100') of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
c. The limitations in paragraphs a and b above do not apply upon a one-way roadway nor upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two (2) 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 such movements can be made with safety. (1976 Code §19-75)
D. Overtaking Vehicles on the Right:
1. The driver of a 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 pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
2. The driver of a vehicle with three (3) or more wheels may overtake and pass upon 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 or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction.
c. 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 (2) or more lines of moving vehicles.
3. The driver of a two (2) 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 (8'). (1976 Code §19-74)
E. No-Passing Zones:
1. The Board of Trustees is authorized to determine those portions of any street under its jurisdiction where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones, and when such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person, every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof.
2. Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone, as set forth in subsection A above, no driver may, at any time, drive on the left side of the roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length except as otherwise indicated in this subsection.
3. The pavement striping designed to mark the no-passing zone may be crossed:
a. From the left-hand lane for the purpose of completing a pass that was begun prior to the beginning of the zone in the driver's direction of travel;
b. From the right-hand lane when making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway when such movement can be made with safety; or
c. Under conditions set forth in subsection 6-4-8A2 of this Chapter. (1976 Code §19-76)