View Single Post
  #8  
Old August 13th 18, 02:52 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Bret Cahill
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 875
Default Driving too close to a cyclist could land you £100 fine - How far away do you need to be?

QUOTE:
"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.


Bret Cahill

Ads
 

Home - Home - Home - Home - Home