Reglas para manejar en el lado derecho de la carretera en Maryland

Explicación Simple

Cuando manejas, debes ir por el lado derecho de la carretera, a menos que estés adelantando a alguien o haya algo en el camino. Si vas más lento que el límite de velocidad, debes mantenerte lo más a la derecha posible.

Es como cuando en una fila para entrar a un concierto, todos deben estar en una sola línea y solo unos pocos pueden adelantarse cuando es su turno.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está manejando por una carretera de tres carriles. Si ve un automóvil más lento adelante, debe ir al carril izquierdo para adelantarlo. Pero si no está adelantando a nadie y va más lento que los demás, debe quedarse en el carril derecho para no obstruir el tráfico.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Maryland Transportation Code Section 21-301 (2024) - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions (a) On every roadway that is wide enough, a vehicle shall be driven on the right half of the roadway, except: (1) While overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction, under the rules governing this movement; (2) Where there is an obstruction that makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway, but the driver of any vehicle doing so shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle that is traveling in the proper direction on the unobstructed part of the highway and is so near as to be an immediate danger; (3) On a roadway that is divided into three or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic, subject to the rules applicable to these roadways; (4) On a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic; or (5) On a roadway that is marked or signposted in a manner indicating that a contrary rule exists. (b) (1) On every roadway, except while overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction or when preparing for a lawful left turn, any vehicle going 10 miles per hour or more below the applicable maximum speed limit or, if any existing conditions reasonably require a speed below that of the applicable maximum, at less than the normal speed of traffic under these conditions, shall be driven in the right–hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right–hand curb or edge of the roadway.