When overtaking on the right is permitted
N.D. Cent. Code § 39-10-12
in effect39-10-12. When overtaking on the right is permitted
1. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only
under the following conditions:
a. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; or
b. Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more
lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking
vehicle.
2. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only
under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement may not be
made by driving off the roadway.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t39c10.pdf#nameddest=39-10-12Fetched: 10/16/2026
