41-6a-705. Passing on right -- When permissible.
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Effective 5/3/2023
41-6a-705. Passing on right -- When permissible.
(1)Subject to Section 41-6a-718 , the operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only:
(a)when the vehicle overtaken is making or preparing to make a left turn; or
(b)on 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 operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting the movement with safety.
(3)Except for a person operating a bicycle, the operator of a vehicle may not overtake and pass another vehicle if the movement is made by driving off the roadway.
(4)A violation of this section is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 219 , 2023 General Session