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DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD 21000-23336›CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing 21650-21761›ARTICLE 1. Driving on Right Side 21650-21664

§ 21660

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

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and, except when a roadway has been divided into traffic lanes, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the roadway whenever possible.

(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

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