| xantonin |
04-21-2011 12:17 AM |
Also want to add these in here... They basically say you should stay in the right lane except to pass, and that if you are passed on the right (which is illegal) you should move over to the right, as you have forced a vehicle to pass you on the right and violate the law. Also says when you pass a car to get your ass back in the right lane.
It's the passing lane, not the "fast lane" FFS.
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Utah Code
Title 41 Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a Traffic Code
Section 704 Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction.
41-6a-704. Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction.
(1) (a) On any highway:
(i) the operator of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall:
(A) except as provided under Section 41-6a-705, promptly pass the overtaken vehicle on the left at a safe distance; and
(B) enter a right-hand lane or the right side of the roadway only when safely clear of the overtaken vehicle;
(ii) the operator of an overtaken vehicle:
(A) shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle; and
(B) may not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
(b) The exemption from the minimum speed regulations for a vehicle operating on a grade under Section 41-6a-605 does not exempt the vehicle from promptly passing a vehicle as required under Subsection (1)(a)(i)(A).
(2) On a highway having more than one lane in the same direction, the operator of a vehicle traveling in the left general purpose lane:
(a) shall, upon being overtaken by another vehicle in the same lane, yield to the overtaking vehicle by moving safely to a lane to the right; and
(b) may not impede the movement or free flow of traffic in the left general purpose lane.
(3) An operator of a vehicle traveling in the left general purpose lane that has a vehicle following directly behind the operator's vehicle at a distance so that less than two seconds elapse before reaching the location of the operator's vehicle when space is available for the operator to yield to the overtaking vehicle by traveling in the right-hand lane is prima facie evidence that the operator is violating Subsection (2).
(4) The provisions of Subsection (2) do not apply to an operator of a vehicle traveling in the left general purpose lane when:
(a) overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction in accordance with Subsection (1)(a)(i);
(b) preparing to turn left or taking a different highway or an exit on the left;
(c) responding to emergency conditions;
(d) avoiding actual or potential traffic moving onto the highway from an acceleration or merging lane; or
(e) following the direction of a traffic-control device that directs the use of a designated lane.
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Expanded on... (saying passing on the right is illegal)
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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) The operator of a vehicle may not overtake and pass another vehicle if the movement is made by driving off the roadway.
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Personally I don't like Utah but they have some of the best traffic laws. I couldn't find anything similar in AZ. Utah even has a law that bans the use of photo radar or other traffic cameras for giving tickets. |
