ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 133 Exceptions to keeping to the left of the centre of a road

ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 133

    (1)     This rule applies to a driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip.

Note

"Dividing line", median strip and two-way road are defined in the dictionary.

    (2)     The driver may drive to the right of the centre of the road—

        (a)     to overtake another driver; or

        (b)     to enter or leave the road; or

        (c)     to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane).

Note

"Centre of the road", overtake and service road are defined in the dictionary, and emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95.

    (3)     The driver may also drive to the right of the centre of the road if—

        (a)     because of the width or condition of the road, it is not practicable to drive to the left of the centre of the road; and

        (b)     the driver can do so safely.