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Yes, for permitted, safe overtaking without obstructing a following vehicle.
Yes, when overtaking is permitted and safe, without obstructing a following vehicle. Normally use the right lane. The left lane is not exclusively for overtaking: it may be used when road or traffic circumstances warrant it under that condition. Urban roads other than motorways and dual carriageways have the lane-best-suited-to-destination rule.
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Yes, it may remain there freely even if it obstructs a following vehicle.
Yes, for permitted, safe overtaking without obstructing a following vehicle.
No, the left lane may never be used on that carriageway.
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Dual carriageway
Fast road with separated carriageways per direction and at least two lanes each way, no at-grade intersections.
Motorway
Top-grade public road with separated carriageways, no direct property access, restricted to motor vehicles.
Overtaking
Manoeuvre of passing another vehicle going the same direction, temporarily using the opposing lane or a free lane.
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