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Old Crank

(7,259 posts)
Thu Oct 5, 2023, 03:38 PM Oct 2023

How it's done in Hamburg

Many states have a 3 foot passing a bike law. Is it enforced or just an add on if a cyclist gets hit?

Germany, and probably the EU, have a 1.5 meter minimum passing law. About 5 feet (4.91...)
The Hamburg police are setting up a sting operation.
Perhaps the word will get out faster when a few drivers get ticketed.

Sorry its on the former twiter feed.


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How it's done in Hamburg (Original Post) Old Crank Oct 2023 OP
Lordy, I've never passed a cyclist that close. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #1
As a road cyclist Old Crank Oct 2023 #2

Hermit-The-Prog

(36,631 posts)
1. Lordy, I've never passed a cyclist that close.
Thu Oct 5, 2023, 05:55 PM
Oct 2023

I've always treated 'em like they own the whole lane. I've had a few crowd over to the shoulder and wave me around, but even then I give them as much room as I can and go by slowly.

Wobbles can happen. Things can break.

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