Duty to keep to right; exceptions.
Meridian Code of Ordinances § 23-61
in effectSec. 23-61. - Duty to keep to right; exceptions.
Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;
(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair;
(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) or more marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic;
(5) When directed otherwise by a police officer;
(6) When necessary to avoid an accident.
(Code 1962, § 23-43)
Source: City of Meridian, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/meridian/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH23TRMOVE_ARTIIIOP_S23-61DUKERIEXFetched: 11/1/2026
