2012 Utah Code
Title 41 - Motor Vehicles
Article 6a - Traffic Code
Section 705 - Passing upon right -- When permissible.


UT Code § 41-6a-705 (2012) What's This?

41-6a-705. Passing upon right -- When permissible.

(1) The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only:

(a) when the vehicle overtaken is making or preparing to make a left turn; or

(b) on 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 operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting the movement with safety.

(3) Except for a person operating a bicycle, the operator of a vehicle may not overtake and pass another vehicle if the movement is made by driving off the roadway.


Amended by Chapter 210, 2013 General Session

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