(8)09. Driving On The Wrong Side

  1. Upon all highways, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway or to the right of double solid parallel lines, except as follows:

  • Yellow markings do not prohibit a driver from crossing the marking if (1) turning to the left at an intersection or into or out of a driveway or private road, or (2) making a U-turn under the rules governing that turn.

  • When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction when such action can be taken without crossing a solid yellow or solid white line.

Violations of Penal Code (8)09 are an infraction punishable by a $200 fine

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