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within one hundred (100) feet of a vehicle
approaching from the opposite direction.
9-21-8-7.5. Passing when approaching
worksite.
(a) This section applies to a worksite:
(1) upon a highway divided into two (2) or
more marked lanes for traffic moving in the
same direction; and
(2) for which vehicles are instructed to
merge from one (1) lane into another lane
by an appropriate sign.
(b) Aperson who drives a vehicle may not pass
another vehicle that is in the lane into which traf-
fic is directed to merge within the posted no pass-
ing zone established by the Indiana department of
transportation.
9-21-8-8. Conditions preventing passing on
left.
(a) This section does not apply to a one-way
roadway.
(b) A vehicle may not be driven to the left
side of the roadway under the following condi-
tions:
(1) When approaching the crest of a grade
or upon a curve in the highway where the
view of the person who drives the vehicle
is obstructed within a distance that cre-
ates a hazard if another vehicle might
approach from the opposite direction.
(2) When approaching within one hun-
dred (100) feet of or traversing an inter-
section or a railroad grade crossing.
(3) When the view is obstructed upon
approaching within one hundred (100) feet
of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
9-21-8-9. Wrong way on one-way streets.
Avehicle shall be driven upon a roadway des-
ignated and signposted for one-way traffic only in
the direction designated.
9-21-8-10. Rotary traffic islands.
Avehicle passing around a rotary traffic island
shall be driven only to the right of the rotary traf-
fic island.
9-21-8-11. Lane movement - unsafe; rules for
3 lanes.
Whenever a roadway has been divided into
three (3) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic,
the following rules apply:
(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as
practicable entirely within a single lane
and may not be moved from the lane until
the person who drives the vehicle has first
ascertained that the movement can be made
with safety.
(2) Upon a roadway that is divided into
three (3) lanes, a vehicle may not be driven
in the center lane except under any of the
following conditions:
(A)When overtaking and passing
another vehicle where the roadway is
clearly visible and the center lane is
clear of traffic within a safe distance.
(B)In preparation for a left turn.
(C)Where the center lane is at the time
allocated exclusively to traffic mov-
ing in the direction the vehicle is pro-
ceeding and is signposted to give notice
of the allocation.
(3) Official signs may be erected directing
slow-moving traffic to use a designated
lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic
moving in the same direction. A person
who drives a vehicle shall obey the direc-
tions of each sign.
9-21-8-12. Trucks in right-hand lanes on
interstates.
Except when passing a slower vehicle, enter-
ing or leaving a highway, or where a special haz-
ard exists that requires, for safety reasons, the
use of an alternate lane, a person may not operate
a truck, truck tractor, road tractor, trailer, semi-
trailer, or pole trailer on an interstate highway in
any lane except the far right lane.
9-21-8-13. Trucks in right-hand lanes on
interstates where 3 or more lanes.
Except when entering or leaving a highway or
where a special hazard exists that requires, for
safety reasons, the use of an alternate lane, a per-
son may not operate a truck, truck tractor, road
tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer on an
interstate highway consisting of at least three (3)
lanes in one (1) direction in any lane other than the
