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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 321 / 961

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¿Qué distancia lateral mantendremos al adelantar a un ciclista circulando fuera de poblado?

What sideways distance should we keep when overtaking a cyclist outside built-up areas?

  • A1,50 metros como mínimo.At least 1.50 metres.
  • B1,50 metros como máximo.No more than 1.50 metres.
  • CLa distancia proporcional a las condiciones de la vía.A distance in proportion to the road conditions.
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  • A1,50 metros como mínimo.At least 1.50 metres.
Explanation

Article 85 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) requires cyclists to be overtaken with a sideways gap of at least 1.5 metres, using part or all of the next lane. In addition, outside built-up areas you must reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h below the road's speed limit.

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