§ 74-126. Driving on right side of road; exceptions.

(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 such movement, including passing lanes;

(2)

When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; and

(3)

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

(b)

Upon all multilane highways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the circumstances then existing shall be driven in the righthand lane then available for traffic except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, or passing or overtaking a vehicle proceeding in the same direction, if passing on the left side of it. Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to authorize driving any vehicle in the left lane so as to prohibit, impede or block passage of an overtaking vehicle in such lane and in such event the vehicle in the left lane prohibiting, impeding or blocking passage of an overtaking vehicle shall expeditiously merge into the right lane of traffic. In addition to such requirements, any vehicle proceeding on a multilane highway at a speed slower than ten miles per hour less than the posted maximum speed limit shall be driven in the righthand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the righthand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing a vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. Persons in violation of this subsection shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00, or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.

(Code 1958, § 16-15)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 32:71.