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Unsafe passing on the right

ORS > Vehicle Code > Passing > 811.415

(1) it's a violation if a person:

(a) overtakes & passes on the right of a vehicle at any time not permitted under this statute

(b) overtakes & pass to the right of a vehicle by driving off of the paved part of the highway

(2) may overtake and pass on the right under any of the following:

(a)(A) the overtaken vehicle is making or signalling a left turn;

(B) the highway's paved portion is wide enough to let 2+ lanes of traffic to lawfully go in the same direction as the overtaking vehicle AND

(C) the roadway ahead of the overtaking vehicle is unobstructed for a distance sufficient enough to allow safe passage by the overtaking vehicle

(b) the overtaken vehicle is moving in the left lane of two or more clearly marked lanes used exclusively by vehicle traffic moving in the same direction as the overtaking driver.

(c) the overtaking vehicle is a bicycle that can safely make the passage under the existing conditions.