§ 9.16.030. Rules for overtaking on the left.

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A. 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 may not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.

3.

The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left at a safe distance, not less than three feet, and shall not return to drive on the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicyclist.

(CAC 9.16.030; AO No. 78-72; AO No. 89-52; AO No. 2011-113(S), § 29, 11-22-11, eff. 12-22-11)

                    
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