Massachusetts Traffic Laws for Passing on the Right by Guy Yosub

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According to most driving regulations, the proper way to pass a vehicle is on the left-hand side. Left-hand lanes on highways are known as “passing lanes” because of these regulations. Massachusetts is one state where the left lane is specifically designated as a passing lane, and it is therefore generally not allowed to pass someone on the right-hand side. On highways, you are not allowed to use the far left lane as a traveling lane at all. There are fines in place to enforce this regulation, and it is possible to be ticketed in Massachusetts if you are caught using the left lane for more than passing. However, there are circumstances when passing on the right-hand side is allowed and even recommended. In Massachusetts, there are a few instances when passing on the right is permitted.