Cycling Scotland launches annual TV/radio ad campaign to encourage drivers to give space to people on bikes.
Give Cycle Space campaign which features TV ad shot from the perspective of people who cycle to show what being close-passed feels like – is supported by Police Scotland.
The campaign highlights the recently updated Highway Code rule about passing people on bikes: when overtaking people on bikes, drivers must leave at least 1.5 metres when driving at speeds of up to 30mph and give more space when overtaking at higher speeds.
Updated earlier this year, the Highway Code now states that people driving cars have a responsibility to reduce danger to people on bikes, motorbikes and horses, as well as people walking and wheeling.
It is a careless or dangerous driving offence for motorists to close-pass someone cycling. People can get points on their driving licence and be fined – or receive a criminal conviction for more serious offences.
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