2025 Georgia Codes – Page 278

40-6-41

Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite direction

Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and, upon roadways
having width for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least
one-half of the main traveled portion of the roadway or as nearly one-half as possible.

40-6-42

Overtaking and passing generally

Passing generally

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction,
subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules stated in this article:
(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left
thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the
overtaken vehicle; and
(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give
way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until com-
pletely passed by the overtaking vehicle.