On 13/08/2018 02:52, Bret Cahill wrote:
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"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.