5537-2-09 Driving lane - passing.

The operator of a motor vehicle shall drive in the outer and center traffic lanes in the designated direction for traffic, except when lawfully crossing from one lane to another. The operator of a motor vehicle shall use the inner traffic lanes for passing only. Where three traffic lanes are provided for the same direction of travel, heavy commercial vehicles and vehicles operated at a rate of speed below the maximum in effect shall drive in the outer lane and shall use the center lane for passing only.

Eff 12-1-54; 3-3-01

Rule promulgated under: RC 111.15

Rule authorized by: RC 5537.16

Rule amplifies: RC 5537.16

RC 119.032 Review Dates: 10/18/00, 10/01/05