A new campaign is supporting people to safely share space on Calderdale’s roads, highlighting the minimum distances that motorists are legally required to leave when overtaking a cyclist.
Temporary signage is in place at locations around the borough, identified as close pass hotspots. These signs act as a reminder of the amount of space drivers should leave when overtaking a cyclist.
The campaign aims to help drivers judge the gap to leave while overtaking a bike by comparing the required 1.5 metre safe distance to easily recognisable objects, such as a bathtub, a park bench, a yoga mat or a barbell.
It also highlights the unique vulnerability of cyclists.
Read more at Staying safe on Calderdale roads on the Council website.
