Louisiana § RS 32:75 - Limitations on passing on the left
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:75 — Limitations on passing on the left, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:75. Limitations on passing on the left
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within one hundred feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
Acts 1962, No. 310, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:75
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:75 cover?
Section RS 32:75 ("Limitations on passing on the left") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 32:75?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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