New minimum gap rule helping cyclists on NSW roads
NSW motorists will have to leave minimum gaps when passing cyclists or
face fines and loss of demerit points following a successful two-year trial. This month the Minimum Passing Distance rule was retained as a permanent NSW road rule after an evaluation of the trial. The rule requires drivers passing a cyclist travelling in the same direction to leave a minimum gap one metre between the car and bike when the speed limit is 60km/h or less. That distance bumps up to 1.5 metres when it is higher than 60km/h. An independent review of the two-year trial estimated a 15 per cent reduction in bicycle-to-vehicle crashes, Minister for Roads Melinda Pavey said on Wednesday. Drivers who break the law face a penalty of $330 and two demerit points. http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-...08e2bde24802e1 -- Bod |
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