Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 49-635 (2026)

Further limitations on driving on left of center of highway. 

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Further limitations on driving on left of center of highway. 

(1) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the highway under the following conditions:

(a)  When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within a distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
(b)  When approaching within one hundred (100) feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated by traffic control devices;
(c)  When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred (100) feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
(2)  The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way highway, nor under the conditions described in subsection (1)(b) of section 49-630, Idaho Code, nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
(3)  A motorist may drive to the left of no passing pavement markings to complete a passing maneuver started in advance of the no-passing zone, providing the requirements of section 49-634, Idaho Code, are met.
(4)  The provisions of this section do not apply under the conditions described in section 49-630(1)(b), Idaho Code, nor to the driver of a vehicle turning into, or from a highway.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2005–2021 · leading case: Hudelson v. Delta Int'l Mach. Corp., 127 P.3d 147 (Idaho 2005).
Hudelson v. Delta Int'l Mach. Corp., 127 P.3d 147 (Idaho 2005). · cites it 6× “Did the district judge err in' holding that the Plaintiff was not negligent per se for passing in an intersection in violation of Idaho Code § 49-635 (l)(b)? G. Did the district judge err in holding that former Idaho Code § 49-673 (6) is constitutional? H.”
Magee v. J.R. Simplot Co. (D. Idaho 2021). · cites it 2× “Magee a traffic citation for driving left of center on the Road, in violation of Idaho Code § 49-635 . That charge was apparently dismissed (for reasons not immediately clear to the Court).”
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