Cyclist safetyRoad safetyLateral clearanceOne metre ruleThree-foot lawOvertakingIntroduction:Drivers' passing cyclists closely can contribute to crashes, falls, and intimidation, which may discourage cycling. In response, minimum passing distance (MPD) rules have been introduced in many jurisdictions. This...
"Cycling is an increasingly popular mode of transport and recreational activity, and this rule will help ensure the safety of all road users," she said. The rule allows drivers to cross center white lines when passing a cyclist, if the road is clear and it is safe to do so. Local media...
The analysis fails to find a significant effect of enacting a minimum distance passing law on the number of cyclist fatalities after controlling for differences in weather, demographics, bicycling commuter rates, state level traffic, and time variation....