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Whoever, in driving, leading or propelling a vehicle along a street, fails, except in the case of actual necessity,- (a) to keep to the left, and (b) when he is 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 in the case of a [municipal area]2 wholly or in part situated in a hilly tract. Driving vehicles without proper lights.