Overtaking a bicycle
Source:
Section 1122-A — Overtaking a bicycle, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1122-A (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 3, 2026).
1120
Drive on right side of roadway 1121
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions 1122
Overtaking a vehicle on the left 1122–A
Overtaking a bicycle 1123
When overtaking on the right is permitted 1124
Limitations on overtaking on the left 1125
Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway 1126
No-passing zones 1127
One-way roadways and and circular intersections 1128
Driving on roadways laned for traffic 1129
Following too closely 1130
Divided and controlled-access highways 1131
Driving on shoulders and slopes
Drive on right side of roadway 1121
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions 1122
Overtaking a vehicle on the left 1122–A
Overtaking a bicycle 1123
When overtaking on the right is permitted 1124
Limitations on overtaking on the left 1125
Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway 1126
No-passing zones 1127
One-way roadways and and circular intersections 1128
Driving on roadways laned for traffic 1129
Following too closely 1130
Divided and controlled-access highways 1131
Driving on shoulders and slopes
