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An orange rectangular sign reminding drivers to leave 1.5 metres when passing cyclists.1.5mCYCLISTS
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Keep 1.5 m distance from cyclists

Leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist.

What it means in practice

This reminder appears among roadworks signs. The RSA guidance is at least 1 metre in speed zones up to 50 km/h and at least 1.5 metres in zones above 50 km/h.

Description

An orange rectangular sign reminding drivers to leave 1.5 metres when passing cyclists.

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Sources

  • Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
    Last checked 2026-09-08

Questions that use this sign

  • This sign appears at roadworks. What distance should you allow when passing a cyclist at 60 km/h?

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