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How Much of a Gap Should Motorists Leave When Passing a Bicycle Rider?

” “Every motorist that overtakes a rider within the legally-required 1 metre could be liable for the mental harm they cause that cyclist.” Emily Billiau – Cycle Law, PrincipalFinances are one thing, but the trauma of a near-death experience is something else entirely. Road safety isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting lives. Knowing how […]

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3 Reasons Why Motorists Can’t Push Cyclists Off the Edge

You don’t have to ride on the shoulder of the road. The law of the left edgeIn Queensland, the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 prescribe the rules which must be followed by road users. So let’s get some of them down:Section 129 (1) states that a driver (rider), on a road other than […]

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