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§ 1031. Driving to right

§ 1031. Driving to right (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 […]

§ 1032. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions

§ 1032. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions 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 one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway […]

§ 1033. Passing motor vehicles and vulnerable users

§ 1033. Passing motor vehicles and vulnerable users (a) Passing motor vehicles generally. Motor vehicles proceeding in the same direction may be overtaken and passed only as follows: (1) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking another motor vehicle proceeding in the same direction may pass to its left at a safe distance, and when […]

§ 1034. Passing on the right

§ 1034. Passing on the right (a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only as follows: (1) when the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (2) upon a street or highway of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving […]

§ 1035. Limitations

§ 1035. Limitations (a) A vehicle shall not be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle or a vulnerable user proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the provisions of this chapter and unless the left side is clearly visible and free of oncoming […]

§ 1036. No-passing zones

§ 1036. No-passing zones (a) The Traffic Committee is authorized to determine those portions of any highway under its jurisdiction where overtaking and passing or driving on the left side of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may, by appropriate signs indicate the beginning and end of the zones, and when the signs are […]

§ 1037. One-way roadways and rotaries

§ 1037. One-way roadways and rotaries (a) The Traffic Committee may designate any highway or any separate roadway under its jurisdiction for one-way traffic and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof. (b) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated. (c) A vehicle […]

§ 1038. Driving on roadways laned for traffic

§ 1038. Driving on roadways laned for traffic Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules shall apply in addition to all others consistent therewith: (1) A vehicle shall only be driven, as nearly as practicable, entirely within a single lane and shall not be […]

§ 1039. Following too closely, crowding, and harassment

§ 1039. Following too closely, crowding, and harassment (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon, and the conditions of, the highway. The operator of a vehicle shall not, in a careless […]

§ 1040. Driving on divided highways

§ 1040. Driving on divided highways Whenever any highway is 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 may be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another […]

§ 1041. Restricted access roadways

§ 1041. Restricted access roadways No person may drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access roadway except at entrances and exits established by public authority. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)

§ 1042. Restricting the use of town highways

§ 1042. Restricting the use of town highways (a) The legislative body of a municipality may, with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, designate highways and bridges under its control, except for class 1 town highways, for use by specified types of motor vehicles based on volume and type of traffic and character of […]

§ 1043. Operation of neighborhood electric vehicles

§ 1043. Operation of neighborhood electric vehicles (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the operator of a neighborhood electric vehicle may not operate the vehicle on a highway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour. (b) The Traffic Committee for State highways or the legislative […]