Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 837 / 961
¿Qué distancia de seguridad lateral mantendremos al adelantar a una bicicleta en una vía urbana?
What sideways safe distance should we keep when overtaking a bicycle on an urban road?
- A1,50 metros como mínimo.At least 1.50 metres.
- B1,50 metros como máximo.No more than 1.50 metres.
- CUn margen lateral proporcional a la velocidad anchura y características de la víaA sideways gap in proportion to the speed and to the width and features of the road.
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- A1,50 metros como mínimo.At least 1.50 metres.
Explanation
Under Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), when overtaking cyclists you must leave a safety gap of at least 1.5 metres, also on urban roads; the old gap "in proportion to speed and width" no longer applies.
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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