§ 42-4-1001 — Drive on right side - exceptions

(1) 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 such movement;

(b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the
center of the highway; but 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 lanes for traffic under the rules
applicable thereon; or

(d) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic as indicated by official
traffic control devices.

(2) Upon all roadways 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 then 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.

(3) 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 such lanes or except as permitted
under subsection (1)(b) of this section. However, this subsection (3) does not
prohibit the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley,
private road, or driveway when such movement can be made in safety and without
interfering with, impeding, or endangering other traffic lawfully using the highway.

(4) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class A
traffic infraction.

Legislative History

Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2357, � 1, effective January 1, 1995.