§ 9-21-8-11 — Roadways divided into three or more clearly marked lanes; rules

Indiana § 9-21-8-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 9: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Art. 21: TRAFFIC REGULATION
• Ch. 8: Vehicle Operation

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Whenever a roadway has been divided into
three (3) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules
apply:
(1) Upon a roadway that is divided into three (3) lanes, a vehicle
may not be driven in the center lane except under any of the
following conditions:
(A) When overtaking and passing another vehicle where the
roadway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic
within a safe distance.
(B) In preparation for a left turn.
(C) 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 the allocation.
(2) Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to
use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic
moving in the same direction. A person who drives a vehicle shall
obey the directions of each sign.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-72.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.164-2018, SEC.16.