§ 32-74. Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction—Passing on the left generally
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(a) The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to these
limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated:
(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall give an audible signal and pass
to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the
overtaken vehicle.
(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right
in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed
by the overtaking vehicle.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined
not more than $100.00; upon a second conviction within one year thereafter, shall be fined not more than $200.00; and upon
a third or subsequent conviction, shall be fined not more than $500.00.
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