# 75 Pa.C.S. § 3305: Limitations on overtaking on the left

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3305

## Section

- **Citation:** 75 Pa.C.S. § 3305
- **Heading:** Limitations on overtaking on the left
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 33 / Section 3305

## Text

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center or marked center line of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle. Cross References. Section 3305 is referred to in sections 1535, 1603, 3307, 3326, 3327 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3301 Driving on right side of roadway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3301.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3302 Meeting vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3302.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3303 Overtaking vehicle on the left.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3303.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3304 Overtaking vehicle on the right.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3304.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3305 Limitations on overtaking on the left.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3305.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3306 Limitations on driving on left side of roadway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3306.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3307 No-passing zones.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3307.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3308 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3308.md)
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- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3310 Following too closely.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3310.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3311 Driving on divided highways.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3311.md)
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- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3313 Restrictions on use of limited access highways.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3313.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 3314 Prohibiting use of hearing impairment devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C33_S3314.md)

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