§ 26-325. Same—Passing to left; return; being passed.

(a)

An operator passing another vehicle:

(1)

Shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance; and

(2)

May not move back to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the passed vehicle.

(b)

An operator being passed by another vehicle:

(1)

Shall, on audible signal, move or remain to the right in favor of the passing vehicle; and

(2)

May not accelerate until completely passed by the passing vehicle.

(c)

Subsection (b) of this section does not apply when passing to the right is permitted.

(Code 1982, § 16-124)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 545.053.