Section 203. Neglect of the rules of the road

203. Whoever, in driving, leading or propelling a vehicle along a street in the rural area, fails, except in the case of actual necessity - (a) to keep to the left, or (b) when passing a vehicle going in the same direction, to keep to the right of that vehicle , shall be liable on conviction to a fine which may extend to ten rupees. Exception - This section shall not apply to the districts of Kumaun and Uttar Khand Divisions nor where the failure aforesaid amounts to an offence punishable under section 12 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939.