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Cal. Veh. Code § 21659 — Driving on Right Side

Cal. Veh. Code § 21659

Type
Statute
Source
California Vehicle Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes a vehicle shall not be driven in the extreme left lane at any time, nor in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway ahead is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe…

Citator

Cal. Veh. Code § 21659 — Driving on Right Side is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes a vehicle shall not be driven in the extreme left lane at any time, nor in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway ahead is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn, or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of such allocation. This section does not apply upon a one-way roadway.