Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1125 · Article 25. Driving On Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing, Etc
Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 1125. Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway. (a) No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
1. When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
2. When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any railroad grade crossing;
3. When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(b) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway nor to a vehicle in any lane which is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is marked to give notice of such allocation.
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