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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 227 / 961

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¿Es correcto adelantar a un ciclista fuera de poblado dejando 1,5 metros de separación lateral?

Is it correct to overtake a cyclist outside a built-up area leaving a side gap of 1.5 metres?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo.No.
  • CNo, la separación mínima es de 2 metros.No, the minimum gap is 2 metres.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Yes. 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.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.4 (redacción del RD 518/2026)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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