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Speed, carriageway width and characteristics.
Speed, carriageway width and characteristics, together with actual circumstances. Article 85.1 requires clearance sufficient for a safe overtake. There is no formula based only on road length or gradient. Overtaking users such as cyclists or animals also requires the specific Article 85.4 conditions, including in built-up areas.
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Only width and gradient, ignoring speed and other risks.
Speed, carriageway width and characteristics.
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