Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1121 · Article 25. Driving On Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing, Etc
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
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§ 1121. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions. Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite direction shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT1121
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