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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 545.054. Passing to the Left:  Safe Distance

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An operator may not drive on the left side of the center of the roadway in passing another vehicle unless:

(1) driving on the left side of the center of the roadway is authorized by this subtitle;  and

(2) the left side is clearly visible and free of approaching traffic for a distance sufficient to permit passing without interfering with the operation of the passed vehicle or a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

(b) An operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel:

(1) before coming within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing;  or otherwise

(2) as soon as practicable.

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