2020 Indiana Code
Title 9. Motor Vehicles
Article 21. Traffic Regulation
Chapter 8. Vehicle Operation
9-21-8-2. Roadways; Use of Right Half; Exceptions; Traveling at Reduced Speeds

Universal Citation: IN Code § 9-21-8-2 (2020)

Sec. 2. (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 overtaking and passing.

(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic under construction or repair.

(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable to a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes.

(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.

(b) Upon all roadways, a vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place under the conditions then existing shall be driven:

(1) in the right-hand lane then available for traffic; or

(2) 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) Upon all roadways, a motor driven cycle shall be driven 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.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-63.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.221-2014, SEC.41.

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