Delaware Code § 21-4114

Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions
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(a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;
(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, 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;
(3) Upon a roadway divided into 3 marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
(b) 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.
(c) Upon any roadway having 4 or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for 2-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be
driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by signs or markings 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 this section.
This subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private
road, driveway or highway.

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