Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 443 / 961

Al adelantar a un ciclista en vía interurbana, la separación lateral mínima debe ser de:

When overtaking a cyclist on a road outside a built-up area, the minimum lateral distance must be:

  • A0,5 metros.0.5 metres.
  • B1,5 metros, pudiendo invadir el carril contiguo o el sentido contrario si es seguro.1.5 metres, and you may move into the adjacent lane or the opposite lane if it is safe.
  • CNo es necesario dejar separación.There is no need to leave any gap.
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  • B1,5 metros, pudiendo invadir el carril contiguo o el sentido contrario si es seguro.1.5 metres, and you may move into the adjacent lane or the opposite lane if it is safe.
Explanation

You must leave a lateral gap of at least 1.5 m when overtaking cyclists, even moving partly into the opposite lane if it is safe to do so.

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