Colorado Code § 42-4-1001

Drive on right side - exceptions
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(1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width,
a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under
the rules governing such movement;
(b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of
the highway; but any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the
proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to
constitute an immediate hazard;
(c) Upon a roadway divided into three lanes for traffic under the rules applicable
thereon; or
(d) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic as indicated by official traffic control
devices.
(2) Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at
the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane
then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway,
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when
preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(3) Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for
two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the
roadway, except when authorized by official traffic control devices designating certain lanes to
the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such
lanes or except as permitted under subsection (1)(b) of this section. However, this subsection (3)
does not prohibit the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley,
private road, or driveway when such movement can be made in safety and without interfering
with, impeding, or endangering other traffic lawfully using the highway.
(4) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class A traffic
infraction.

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