Mississippi § 63-3-613 - Overtaking and passing upon right of another vehicle.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-613 — Overtaking and passing upon right of another vehicle., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3-613. Overtaking and passing upon right of another vehicle.
The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle which is making or about to make a left turn. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and, allowing sufficient clearance, pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction either upon the left or upon the right on a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for four (4) or more lines of moving traffic when such movement can be made in safety. The left lane shall be the preferred passing lane. No person shall drive off the pavement or upon the shoulder of the roadway overtaking or passing on the right.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-3-613
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-613 cover?
Section 63-3-613 ("Overtaking and passing upon right of another vehicle.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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