Michigan § 257.639 - Driving to left side of roadway; limitations; violation as civil infraction.
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§ 257.639. Driving to left side of roadway; limitations; violation as civil infraction.
A vehicle shall not be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within a distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
The limitations of subsection (1) shall not apply upon a 1-way roadway.
A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 257.639 ("Driving to left side of roadway; limitations; violation as civil infraction.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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