California Statutes
§ 21659. — 21659. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
California § 21659.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code VEHVehicle Code - VEH
Div. 11.DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Driving on Right Side
This text of California § 21659. (21659. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering California primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Bluebook
Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH Code § 21659. (2026).
Text
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes a vehicle shall not be driven in the extreme left lane at any time, nor in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway ahead is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn, or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of such allocation. This section does not apply upon a one-way roadway.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.
Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
California § 21659., Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ca/VEH/21659..