Drivers could face fines for passing too close to cyclists
A review by the Department for Transport into safety measures surrounding cyclists could see a mandatory overtaking distance introduced, in a bid to reduce injuries and prevent intimidating behaviour by car and van drivers.
Currently the Highway Code does not stipulate a passing distance, simply instructing motorists to give cyclists "plenty of room" when overtaking. Many countries have introduced mandatory gaps of one metre, rising to one and a half metres on local roads. It's likely any minimum distance imposed in the UK would be similar to this.
