Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 46. MOTOR VEHICLES |
Chapter 46.61. Rules of the road. |
Section 46.61.115. When overtaking on the right is permitted.
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- (1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:(a) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;(b) Upon 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 driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.