[Code 1974 § 20-35; Code 1985 § 24-101;
Code 2005 § 106-151]
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 such movement;
(2)
When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left
of the center of the highway; provided any person so doing shall yield
the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction
upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance
as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(3)
Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under
the rules applicable thereon;
(4)
Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic; or
(5)
Upon a roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing
for two-way movement of traffic.
B.
Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal
speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then
existing shall be driven in the righthand lane when available for
traffic, or as close as practicable to the righthand curb or edge
of the roadway and may be temporarily driven upon the righthand shoulder
for the purpose of permitting other vehicles to pass. This subsection
shall not apply 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 any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the centerline of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under Subsection A(2) of this section. However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the centerline in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
[Code 1974 § 20-36; Code 1985 § 24-102;
Code 2005 § 106-152]
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall
pass each other to the right; and upon roadways having width for not
more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall
give to the other at least 1/2 of the main-traveled portion of the
roadway as nearly as possible.
[Code 1974 § 20-37; Code 1985 § 24-103;
Code 2005 § 106-153]
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing
of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations,
exceptions and special rules stated in this section:
(1)
The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance
and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle.
(2)
Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the
driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor
of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase
the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking
vehicle.
(3)
Every driver who intends to pass another vehicle proceeding in the
same direction, which requires moving his vehicle from one lane of
traffic to another, shall first see that such movement can be made
with safety and shall proceed to pass only after giving a proper signal
by hand or mechanical device.
[Code 1974 § 20-38; Code 1985 § 24-104;
Code 2005 § 106-154]
A.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another
vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1)
When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn.
(2)
Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied
by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving
vehicles in each direction.
(3)
Upon a one-way street or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted
to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions
and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.
B.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon
the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety.
In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement
or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
[Code 1974 § 20-40; Code 1985 § 24-105;
Code 2005 § 106-155]
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of
the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is
free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit
such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering
with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite
direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event, the overtaking
vehicle must return to the righthand side of the roadway before coming
within 100 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
[Code 1974 § 20-41; Code 1985 § 24-106;
Code 2005 § 106-156]
A.
No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under
the following conditions:
(1)
When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway
where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as
to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from
the opposite direction;
(2)
When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection
or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by official
traffic control devices;
(3)
When the view is obstructed upon approaching when within 100 feet
of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
[Code 1974 § 20-42; Code 1985 § 24-107;
Code 2005 § 106-157]
A.
The City Manager as regards all streets which are not federal or
state highways is hereby authorized to determine those portions of
the highway where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of
the roadway would be especially hazardous, and shall by appropriate
signs or markings on the roadway have the beginning and end of such
zones indicated. When such signs or markings are in place and clearly
visible to an ordinarily observant person, every driver of a vehicle
shall obey the directions thereof.
B.
Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone,
no driver shall at any time drive to the left side of the roadway
within such no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping
designed to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length.
[Code 1974 §§ 20-63, 20-64; Code 1985 § 24-108;
Code 2005 § 106-158]
A.
The City Manager is authorized to designate any street or alley,
or portion thereof, as a one-way street or alley when the public safety
requires it. The City Manager shall caused to be placed and maintained
signs giving notice thereof No such designation shall be effective
unless such signs are in place. Signs indicating the direction of
lawful traffic movement shall be placed at every intersection where
movement of traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
B.
Upon those alleys and parts of alleys so designated as one-way streets
and alleys, vehicular traffic shall move only in the indicated direction
when signs indicating the direction of traffic are erected and maintained
at every intersection where movement in the opposite direction is
prohibited.
[Code 1974 § 20-65; Code 1985 § 24-109;
Code 2005 § 106-159]
A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven
only to the right of such island.
[Code 1974 § 20-43; Code 1985 § 24-110;
Code 2005 § 106-160]
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly
marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others
consistent herewith shall apply:
(1)
A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within
a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver
has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety and
then given a signal, not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the
vehicle, of his intention to change lanes.
(2)
Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes, a vehicle shall
not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and such center
lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation
for a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated
exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding
and is signposted to give notice of such allocation.
(3)
Upon a roadway which is divided into four or more lanes, a vehicle
proceeding at less than the maximum posted speed, except when reduced
speed is necessary for safe operation, shall not impede the normal
flow of traffic by driving in the left lane. Such vehicle shall be
driven in the righthand lane 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.
(4)
Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use
a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic
moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway
and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
[Code 1974 § 20-44; Code 1985 § 24-111;
Code 2005 § 106-161]
A.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the
speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of the
highway.
B.
The driver of any truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle
when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residential
district and which is following another truck or motor vehicle drawing
another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient
space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space
without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or
motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing
any like vehicle or another vehicle.
C.
No vehicle which has more than six tires in contact with the road
shall approach from the rear of another vehicle which has more than
six tires in contact with the road closer than 300 feet except when
passing the vehicle.
D.
Motor vehicles being drawn upon any roadway outside of a business
or residential district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not
towing other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient
space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to
enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger.
The distance between such vehicles shall be a minimum of 200 feet
under all conditions. This provision shall not apply to funeral or
other permitted processions.
[Code 1985 § 24-112; Code 2005 § 106-162]
Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways
by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly
indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic,
every vehicle shall be driven only upon the righthand roadway unless
directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic control
devices or peace officers. No vehicle shall be driven over, across
or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through
a permanent opening in the dividing space, barrier or section or at
a permanent crossover or intersection as established unless specifically
prohibited by public authority. No vehicle shall be driven over, across
or within any temporary opening in a dividing space, barrier or section
or at a temporary crossover or intersection unless specifically authorized
by a public authority or at the direction of a peace officer.
