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Failure of slower driver to yield to overtaking vehicle

ORS > Vehicle Code > Passing > 811.425

(1) overtaken vehicle fails to move off of the main traveled portion of highway into an area sufficient for safe turnout when:

(a) overtaken vehicle is proceeding slower than a speed established as apparent evidence of 811.500 (unlawful stop or deceleration)

(b) overtaking vehicle is proceeding at a speed in conformity with 811.500 (Basic speed rule)

(c) the highway is a 2 directional, 2-lane highway AND

(d) there's no clear passing lane available to the overtaking vehicle.