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At least 1.5 metres, using part or all of the adjacent or opposing lane without endangering oncoming traffic.
Leave at least 1.5 metres and use part or all of the adjacent or opposing lane as applicable, without endangering or obstructing oncoming traffic. Article 85(4), in force since 1 October 2026, also applies this protection when overtaking cyclists in urban areas; a margin described only as proportional to speed and the road is insufficient. With more than one lane per direction, a complete lane change would be compulsory. Do not overtake unless it can be done safely.
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Any gap considered proportional, even if below 1.5 metres.
At least 1.5 metres, using part or all of the adjacent or opposing lane without endangering oncoming traffic.
Only half a metre, never using the adjacent or opposing lane.
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