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Old August 12th 18, 01:21 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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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 Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 12:49:24 PM UTC+1, 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

How will it be enforced?


In the same way that tailgating is measured?
A police officer's opinion?
Or maybe camera evidence?
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