DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD 21000-23336›CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing 21650-21760›ARTICLE 3. Overtaking and Passing 21750-21760

§ 21755

California Vehicle Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting that movement in safety. In no event shall that movement be made by driving off the paved or main-traveled portion of the roadway.

(b) This section does not prohibit the use of a bicycle in a bicycle lane or on a shoulder.

(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 491, Sec. 40. (SB 1318) Effective January 1, 2011.)

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