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 scheduleIRLJ 6.2.
    Severability1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.