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(1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:

     (a) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;

     (b) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.

     (2) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.

[1975 c 62 § 23; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 18.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.      Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.