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Old August 17th 18, 04:53 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Bret Cahill
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Default Driving too close to a cyclist could land you £100 fine - How far away do you need to be?

"A new law was introduced earlier this year to protect cyclists on the road in Britain.

The rule dictates that drivers must leave a minimum distance away from a cyclist when overtaking or travelling alongside a bicycle or they could face a punishment.

UK drivers could be penalised with a £100 fine and three penalty points if caught travelling to close to a bicycle.

The recommended distance a driver must leave between the car and cyclist is ***1.5-metres*** (EMPHASIS MINE) and if you’re caught overtaking under this then you could face the punishments."

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style...ine-overtaking


1.5 m will end up being the standard for driverless cars as well.


One and a half miles as an overtaking clearance is far too unrealistic.


They'll lower it if you stop drinking and driving!

Just don't mention my name.


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