New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:4-85: Passing to left when overtaking; passing when in lines; passing on right
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers overtaking another vehicle must pass safely to the left and not return to the right until clear. Passing on the right is permitted only in multi-lane traffic or when the other vehicle is turning left, and only safely without leaving the roadway.
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