Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 30 / 961
¿En qué caso la distancia lateral al adelantar a un ciclista será como mínimo de 1,50 metros?
In which case must the side gap when overtaking a cyclist be at least 1.50 metres?
- ATanto dentro como fuera de poblado.Both inside and outside built-up areas.
- BSolo cuando circule dentro de poblado.Only inside built-up areas.
- CSolo cuando circule fuera de poblado.Only outside built-up areas.
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- ATanto dentro como fuera de poblado.Both inside and outside built-up areas.
According to Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by Royal Decree 518/2026, when overtaking cyclists you must leave a safe side gap of at least 1.5 metres, both inside and outside built-up areas. Outside built-up areas, you must also reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h below the road's limit.
debe efectuarlo ocupando parte o la totalidad del carril contiguo o contrario, en su caso, de la calzada y guardando una anchura de seguridad de, al menos, 1,5 metrosRead the full rule
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