As a general rule overtaking is done on the left, but is overtaking on the right permitted in any specific case?

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The General Traffic Regulations (Art. 82) state that, as a general rule, overtaking must be carried out on the left. However, the correct answer is yes because there are important exceptions: Left Turn: When the driver of the vehicle ahead has signaled their intention to turn left or stop on that side and has clearly positioned themselves at the left edge of their lane. If there is enough space, you may overtake them on the right. In Urban Areas: On urban roads with at least two lanes for the same direction marked by lines, overtaking on the right is permitted if it suits your destination. Trams: Overtaking trams running in the central area of a two-way road. Error Analysis: It is not 'strictly prohibited' due to these exceptions. On highways and motorways outside built-up areas, overtaking on the right is prohibited (except in heavy traffic saturation, which is not technically considered overtaking).

As a general rule overtaking is done on the left, but is overtaking on the right permitted in any specific case?

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