Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 165 / 961
¿Qué separación lateral mínima debe dejar obligatoriamente un turismo al adelantar a un ciclista fuera de poblado?
What minimum lateral distance must a car leave when overtaking a cyclist outside a built-up area?
- AAl menos 1,5 metros, y cambiar por completo de carril si hay más de uno por sentido.At least 1.5 metres, and change lanes completely if there is more than one lane in each direction.
- B1 metro en calzadas rectas con buena visibilidad.1 metre on straight carriageways with good visibility.
- CUna distancia proporcional a la velocidad, sin necesidad de cambiar de carril aunque haya varios.A distance in proportion to the speed, with no need to change lanes even if there are several.
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- AAl menos 1,5 metros, y cambiar por completo de carril si hay más de uno por sentido.At least 1.5 metres, and change lanes completely if there is more than one lane in each direction.
Explanation
Under Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), when overtaking a cyclist you must keep at least 1.5 metres away, occupying part or all of the adjacent or opposite lane; if the carriageway has more than one lane in each direction, you must change lanes completely.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.4 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
salvo cuando la calzada cuente con más de un carril por sentido, en cuyo caso será obligatorio el cambio completo de carrilRead the full rule
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