Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 12. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC* |
Chapter 12.64. MOTORCYCLES |
§ 12.64.050. Operating procedures on laned roadways.
A.
All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
B.
The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
C.
No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
D.
Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
E.
Subsections B and C of this section shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
F.
Section 12.84.020 sets out the penalty for violation of subsections A through D of this section.
(§ 1 (part) of Amdt. 2 to Ord. 90-1255, 7/17/90; Ord. 90-1255 § 1 (21), 1990; prior code § 27-1-82)