Rule 163 of the Highway Code: (abridged)
Leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space when overtaking at higher speeds.
• leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space when overtaking at higher speeds
• you should wait behind the motorcyclist, cyclist, horse rider, horse drawn vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe or not possible to meet these clearances
The drivers behind the BMW were able to give me plenty of space, but the BMW driver just didn’t seem capable.
Leicester UK
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1.5m