Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 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 ,§ 10, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session ,§ 48, eff. 5/12/2015.Amended by Chapter 210, 2013 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2013.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session