North Dakota § 39-10-12 When overtaking on the right is permitted

North Dakota Statutes

§ 39-10-12 — When overtaking on the right is permitted

North Dakota § 39-10-12

Title 39Motor Vehicles

Ch. 39-10General Rules of the Road

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N.D. Cent. Code § 39-10-12 (2026).

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1.The driver of a vehicle 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; or

b.Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.

2.The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement may not be made by driving off the roadway.

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1. The driver of a vehicle 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; or
b. Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more
lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking
vehicle.
2. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only
under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement may not be
made by driving off the roadway.