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Operation Close Pass |
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Operation Close Pass (safety for cyclists and horse riders)Operation Close Pass is designed to actively target motorists who ignore Highway Code rules on overtaking cyclists and horse riders. The operation uses a plain-clothes police officer on a cycle (equipped with video camera) to look out for motorists who do not leave the required space when passing cyclists and horse riders. If motorists are spotted not leaving the appropriate space then the police will intervene and take appropriate action. Passing cyclists and horse-riders safelyThe Highway Code says that you should give cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car. If you're passing a cyclist, the minimum safe passing distance is: 1.5 metres for speeds of up to 30 miles per hour (mph) 2 metres for speeds of above 30mph If you're passing a horse rider or horse-drawn vehicle, it's recommended that you: pass at no more than 10mph leave at least 2 metres When driving near cyclists: Cyclists may ride in the centre of the lane if a road if is narrow or quiet, or if they're in busy traffic or at a road junction. Allow them to do so for their own safety and so they can be seen. Groups of cyclists may sometimes ride two abreast to help them be seen. Allow them to do so for their own safety and so they can be seen. Cyclists may need to swerve to avoid uneven road surfaces or obstacles such as wet and icy patches. Give them as much space as possible when passing them. When driving near horse riders: On narrow parts of a road, horse riders may ride in the centre of the lane. Allow them to do so for their own safety and so they can be seen. Don't scare horses by sounding your horn, revving your engine or accelerating hard once you have overtaken them. Horse-riders may need to suddenly avoid obstacles such as bumps or wet and icy patches. Give them as much space as possible and drive slowly when passing them. | ||
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