§ 41-6a-1502. Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or all-terrain type I vehicles -- Operation on public highways.

(1)

(a) A motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle is entitled to full use of a lane.

(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in a manner that deprives a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle of the full use of a lane.

(c) This Subsection (1) does not apply to motorcycles or motor-driven cycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

(2) The operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(3) A person may not operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle between:

(a) lanes of traffic; or

(b) adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(4) Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(5) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to peace officers acting in the peace officers' official capacities.

(6) The provisions of this section also apply to all-terrain type I vehicles.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session