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Majority of UK Drivers Ignorant of Cyclist Safety Rule

6/18/2025

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In the UK, a crucial 2022 Highway Code update requires drivers to maintain a 1.5-meter distance when overtaking cyclists. Alarmingly, 58% of drivers remain unaware of this vital rule. With video evidence of dangerous close passes to police doubling from 2021 to 2024, cycling advocates are urgently calling for enhanced driver education to safeguard cyclists on the roads.

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In the UK, a crucial 2022 Highway Code update requires drivers to maintain a 1.5-meter distance when overtaking cyclists. Alarmingly, 58% of drivers remain unaware of this vital rule. With video evidence of dangerous close passes to police doubling from 2021 to 2024, cycling advocates are urgently calling for enhanced driver education to safeguard cyclists on the roads.