§ 50-96. Duty to drive on right half of street—Generally.

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 an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway, provided that any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;

(3)

Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or

(4)

Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.

(Code 1971, § 31-67)

State law reference

Similar state law, G.S. 20-146(a).