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Old August 12th 18, 01:05 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
TMS320
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Default Driving too close to a cyclist could land you £100 fine - How far away do you need to be?

On 12/08/18 12:49, TMS320 wrote:
On 12/08/18 11:29, wrote:

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."


Bear in mind this is wheel to wheel, not mirror to elbow.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/...g?imwidth=1240


Also, this only shows cycle wheel to kerb gap. When the rider is passing
something that has height above the road (a pedestrian, particularly),
cyclist often has to move into the road to make a gap at elbow height
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