Arizona § 28-723 - Overtaking a vehicle on the left
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-723 — Overtaking a vehicle on the left, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-723. Overtaking a vehicle on the left
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction:
1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. Except as provided in section 28-903, the driver may overtake and pass a golf cart or neighborhood electric vehicle pursuant to this paragraph even if the driver's vehicle shares a lane with the golf cart or neighborhood electric vehicle when the overtaking and passing occur.
2. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal or blinking of head lamps at nighttime and shall not increase the speed of the overtaken vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-723
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-723 cover?
Section 28-723 ("Overtaking a vehicle on the left") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 28-723?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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