§ 13-61. Driving on right side of roadway—Generally.

(a)

Upon all streets of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the highway except as follows:

(1)

When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;

(2)

When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the street within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;

(3)

Upon a highway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or

(4)

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

(b)

Upon all streets any vehicle proceeding at less than the legal maximum speed limit shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for through traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the street, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn.

(Code 1977, § 15-67)

State law reference

Similar provisions, G.S. 20-146(a), (b).