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RSA 265:21 · Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway

Title: XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter: 265 · RULES OF THE ROAD
Status: current
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265:21 Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway. –

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No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

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(a)

When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;

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(b)

When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated;

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(c)

When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

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II.

The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway. Source. RSA 262-A:20. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1. 1989, 85:1, eff. June 30, 1989.

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Source note

Source. RSA 262-A:20. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1. 1989, 85:1, eff. June 30, 1989.

Source history

1963, 330:1
1981, 146:1
1989, 85:1, eff. June 30, 1989
RSA 262-A:20

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