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WHEN OVERTAKING IS PERMITTED Overtaking is prohibited: Where signs prohibit it. When there is insufficient clear space or visibility. When the vehicle following or the one ahead has already begun an overtaking manoeuvre. If it requires crossing a single or double continuous white longitudinal line. Near curves and crests (on the ascending section) on two-lane two-way roads. At level crossings without barriers (except where traffic is regulated by traffic lights). At unregulated junctions. In acceleration or deceleration lanes. In all cases of poor visibility. Overtaking a vehicle that is already overtaking another, if this requires moving into the lane reserved for the opposite direction of travel. Overtaking vehicles that are stationary or moving slowly at level crossings or traffic lights, if it requires entering the opposite half-carriageway. Overtaking vehicles moving slowly due to traffic congestion when this requires moving into the lane reserved for the opposite direction of travel. Overtaking a vehicle that has slowed down or stopped at a pedestrian crossing to allow pedestrians to cross. If the vehicle to be overtaken has stopped to give way to pedestrians, even outside of designated pedestrian crossings. Overtaking police vehicles, fire engines, or ambulances only when they are on emergency duty. To the right of a stationary tram/trolleybus if there is no safety zone. Overtaking a police car is permitted if it is not on emergency duty and there are no other types of obstructions. It is not true that it is prohibited at night, in urban centers with insufficient public lighting, at the exit of a public car park, near hospitals, or near filling stations. Overtaking near a junction is permitted: At intersections regulated by traffic officers or traffic lights. If it is a priority road, provided it has two separate carriageways and the lanes are delimited by the appropriate horizontal markings. When overtaking a non-motorized two-wheeled vehicle and not entering the lane reserved for the opposite direction. Overtaking near a crest is permitted: On one-way roads. On two-way roads with at least two lanes per direction. On roads with separate carriageways. On two-way roads with two lanes, only on the descending section (downhill) of the crest. Overtaking on the right is permitted: When the driver of the vehicle ahead has signaled the intention to turn left or pull over to the left on a one-way road. When overtaking a trolleybus/tram running in the center of the road or stopped for passengers to board or alight, only in the presence of a safety zone. At intersections regulated by traffic lights, if the vehicle to be overtaken has signaled the intention to turn left and has begun the manoeuvre. It is not true that the overtaking manoeuvre may be carried out on the right on motorways. It is not true that overtaking between motorcycles may be carried out both on the right and on the left.