Where this sign is posted, you may still overtake as long as you do not cross onto the right-hand side.
この標識のあるところでも、右側部分にはみ出さなければ追越しをすることができる。
This statement is TRUE
Explanation
The ban is on crossing over. If there is room to pass without doing so, overtaking is allowed.
About this sign
- Name
- No overtaking by crossing into the right half of the road追越しのための右側部分はみ出し通行禁止
- What it means
- You may not cross into the right half of the road in order to overtake. Overtaking that stays within your own half is not prohibited by this sign.
Original text
交通法第十七条第五項第四号の道路標識により、車両が追越しのため右側部分にはみ出して通行することを禁止すること。
Source: Order on Road Signs, Road Lines and Road Markings — 道路標識、区画線及び道路標示に関する命令 別表第一（第二条関係） 追越しのための右側部分はみ出し通行禁止（三一四） · Prime Minister's Office / Ministry of Construction Order No.3 of 1960
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