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§ 11-303. Overtaking a vehicle on the left--Signal

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 47. Motor Vehicles

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 47. Motor Vehicles (Refs & Annos)
Highway Safety Code
Chapter 11. Rules of the Road (Refs & Annos)
Article III. Driving on Right Side of Roadway--Overtaking and Passing, Etc.
47 Okl.St.Ann. § 11-303
§ 11-303. Overtaking a vehicle on the left--Signal
Currentness
The following requirements shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special requirements hereinafter stated:
1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall 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.
3. Every driver who intends to pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, which requires moving his vehicle from one lane of traffic to another, shall first see that such movement can be made with safety and shall proceed to pass only after giving a proper signal by hand or mechanical device.

Credits

Laws 1961, p. 376, § 11-303, eff. Sept. 1, 1961; Laws 1968, c. 96, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 1968; Laws 2002, c. 397, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
47 Okl. St. Ann. § 11-303, OK ST T. 47 § 11-303
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 347 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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