61-8-324. Overtaking vehicle on right.
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61-8-324 . Overtaking vehicle on right.
(1)The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass on 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)on a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.
(2)The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting safe movement. The movement may not be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway, except that a person operating a bicycle may pass on the shoulder, provided the movement may be done in safety.