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It depends on the state. In many states passing on the right is illegal and considered rude, but California is a notable exception. Also, while there is a law
by ScottBurson 10y ago
It depends on the state. In many states passing on the right is illegal and considered rude, but California is a notable exception. Also, while there is a law here in CA that slower traffic should stay out of the left lane, I think it is more of a recommendation -- I can't recall ever seeing it enforced. I think most drivers make some effort to follow it, but not to the extent that people do on the east coast.
- cgriswald 10y agoIn most states (all?) "passing on the right" does not mean passing someone on the right in a regular traffic lane. It refers to passing people while in an exit-only lane, turn-only lane, shoulder, etc.
- ghaff 10y agoIn Massachusetts, passing on the right on a divided highway is legal. I'd argue that in a lot of cases, it's the fault of drivers on the left not moving out of their lane. But you also have situations where, with lanes of steady traffic, the right lane just gets moving faster. Now, yes, you get situations where people veer from lane to lane because the overall flow of traffic isn't fast enough for their tastes. But, especially on three lane each direction roads, you get cars and trucks that don't want to deal with merging traffic at exits just sitting in the middle.