Section 2052 - Divided highways1.Divider defined. For purposes of this section, a "divider" means an intervening space, a physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing space dividing 2 ways and constructed to impede vehicular traffic over it. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
2.Drive on right-hand way. When a public way has a divider, a vehicle may be driven only on the right-hand way. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
3.Crossing. An operator may not drive a vehicle over, across or within a divider, or an opening or crossover of a divider. [2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §29(AMD); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]
3-A.Divider sign restrictions. An operator may not disobey the restrictions on official signs at an opening or crossover of a divider. [2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §30(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]
4.Limited access. An operator may not drive a vehicle onto or from a limited-access way except at established entrances and exits. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
5.Limiting use. The Department of Transportation or a municipality, with respect to a way under that authority's jurisdiction, may prohibit the use of a way by: A. Pedestrians; or [2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §31(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]B. Bicycles, roller skis or other nonmotorized traffic, scooters, motorized bicycles or tricycles or motorized scooters. [2009, c. 484, §2(AMD).] [2009, c. 484, §2(AMD).]
5-A.Limiting use sign restrictions. On limiting the use of a way, the authority shall erect and maintain official signs stating the prohibition. A person may not disobey the restrictions stated on those signs. [2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §32(NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2(AFF).]
6.Ways with speed limit of 65 or more miles per hour. An operator driving on a limited-access way with a speed limit of 65 or more miles per hour is restricted in ordinary operation to the right-hand lane and may use adjacent lanes for overtaking and passing another vehicle, but must return to the right-hand lane at the earliest opportunity. This requirement does not apply to an authorized emergency vehicle, or to a vehicle otherwise directed by posted signs, a law enforcement officer or a highway maintenance crew. [2011, c. 415, §1(AMD).]
7.Backing. An operator may not drive a vehicle in reverse or back a vehicle on a limited-access way or on an entrance or exit of a limited-access way. [1995, c. 247, §3(NEW).]
8.Breakdown lanes. The operator of a vehicle may not overtake another vehicle on a limited-access way by driving on the shoulder or in the breakdown lane located on the right or the left of the travel lanes. [2003, c. 340, §6(NEW).]
Amended by 2011, c. 415,§ 1, eff. 9/28/2011.1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW) . 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF) . 1995, c. 247, § 3 (AMD) . 2001, c. 360, § 4 (AMD) . 2003, c. 340, § 6 (AMD) . 2003, c. 452, §§Q29-32 (AMD) . 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF) . 2005, c. 577, § 27 (AMD) . 2009, c. 484, § 2 (AMD) .