Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions.

Utah Code § 41-6a-701, under Part 41-6a-7: Driving on Right Side of Highway and Passing.

Utah Code § 41-6a-701

41-6a-701. Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway -- Exceptions.

(1) On all roadways of sufficient width, a person operating a vehicle shall operate the vehicle on the right half of the roadway, except: when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement; when an obstruction requires operating the vehicle to the left of the center of the roadway subject to the provisions of Subsection; (2) when overtaking and passing a bicycle or moped proceeding in the same direction at a speed less than the reasonable speed of traffic that is present requires operating the vehicle to the left of the center of the roadway subject to the provisions of Subsection; (2) on a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the applicable rules; or on a roadway designed and signposted for one-way traffic.

(2) A person operating a vehicle as described under Subsectionshall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle: (1) traveling in the proper direction on a roadway; and that is within a distance constituting an immediate hazard. When overtaking and passing a bicycle or moped under Subsection, a person operating a vehicle shall not pass a bicycle or moped proceeding in the same direction if the pass cannot be made safely, including under any of the following conditions: (1)(c) when approaching or upon the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the operator's view is in any way obstructed; when approaching within 100 feet of, or traversing, any intersection or railroad grade crossing unless otherwise indicated by an official traffic control device; when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; or when the pass cannot be made in accordance with Section. 41-6a-706.5

(3) A person operating a vehicle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall operate the vehicle in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when: overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; preparing to turn left; or taking a different highway or an exit on the left.