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Is it permitted to overtake a cyclist outside a built-up area, leaving a distance of 1.25 metres and crossing the continuous line separating the directions of traffic?

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No, because the minimum clearance must be 1.50 metres.

No: 1.25 m is below the minimum 1.50 m. Also occupy part or all of the adjacent or opposing lane; with more than one lane per direction, change lanes completely. Outside built-up areas, Article 85 requires reducing speed to at least 20 km/h below the limit before and throughout the manoeuvre. A continuous line may be crossed in the permitted exceptional circumstances for overtaking cyclists, but never dangerously or obstructing oncoming traffic.

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  • Yes, it is permitted, taking every precaution.

  • No, because the minimum clearance must be 1.50 metres.

  • No, because a cyclist can never be overtaken outside a built-up area.

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