overtaking and passing

overtaking and passing
A manipulation of a motor vehicle whereby, upon coming up behind another vehicle, the former is turned into another lane of traffic, preferably a lane to the inside of the other vehicle, and additional motive power applied to enable the one vehicle to go by the other and return to its original lane of traffic. 8 Am J2d Auto §§ 778 et seq. A rule of navigation which places upon the overtaking vessel the responsibility of avoiding collision with the overtaken vessel. 48 Am J1st Ship § 259. See passing on the right.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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