Ohio Admin. Code 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.

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Ohio Admin. Code 5537-2-09
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/20/2023 and 03/20/2028
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 111.15, 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 12/01/1954, 03/03/2001
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/30/2018 and 04/30/2023
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 12/01/1954, 03/03/2001

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