North Dakota § 39-10-11 - Overtaking a vehicle on the left
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-11 — Overtaking a vehicle on the left, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-10-11. Overtaking a vehicle on the left
The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated: 1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and may not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. 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 and may not increase the speed of that driver's vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-10-11
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-11 cover?
Section 39-10-11 ("Overtaking a vehicle on the left") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 39-10-11?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-11" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 39-10-11 apply to my situation?
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