On Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 5:10:20 PM UTC, Peter Parry wrote:

Note even in this the rule is a "Should", not as claimed a "Must"

According to our local rag, March 2019 is when the new LAW comes into force..

QUOTE:

Overtaking cyclists

"Motorists could be fined for not leaving enough space between a vehicle and a bike

The Highway Code's insistence cars should leave a decent distance between them and cyclists when passing (1.5m) is now being strengthened by fines.

Following law changes in March, motorists could be fined for not leaving enough space between a vehicle and a bike.

Failure to do so could land you with a £100 fine and three points on your licence.

Police forces across the country are being encouraged to ***penalise*** (EMPHASIS MINE) those who drive dangerously close to cyclists."
ENDS

MUST means the law has been broken hence the £100 fine.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news...-force-2371874