§ 9-21-8-2 — Roadways; use of right half; exceptions; traveling at reduced speeds

Indiana § 9-21-8-2

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

Text

(a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a
vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as
follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction under the rules governing overtaking and
passing.
(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic under
construction or repair.
(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic
under the rules applicable to a roadway divided into three (3)
marked lanes.
(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way
traffic.
(b) Upon all roadways, a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal
speed of traffic at the time and place under the conditions then existing
shall be driven:
(1) in the right-hand lane then available for traffic; or
(2) 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.
(c) Upon all roadways, a motor driven cycle shall be driven 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.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-63.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.41.