§ 12.16.010. Driving on right side of roadway required—Exceptions.

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 doing so 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; or

4.

Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.

B.

Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, 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.

C.

Section 12.84.020 sets out the penalty for violation this section.

(§ 1 (part) of Amdt. 2 to Ord. 90-1255, 7/17/90; Ord. 90-1255 § 1 (30), 1990; prior code § 27-1-95)