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Yes, under the stated safe conditions.
Yes. Article 36.5 exempts bicycles from the prohibition applying to other vehicles required to use the shoulder when overtaking entails travelling alongside for more than 15 seconds or more than 200 metres. Those other vehicles must not exceed either limit. The exception concerns the overtaking bicycle and does not remove duties concerning safety, clearance or care for animals and other users.
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Yes, under the stated safe conditions.
No, no vehicle using the shoulder may overtake.
Yes, but every bicycle must always remain within 15 seconds and 200 metres alongside.
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