Close Pass Minimum passing distance

Close pass/Bad driving
Australia
Victoria
3030

15 Dec, 2022 - 3 years ago - on Heaths Road
Rule 144 of the Australian Road Rules states that drivers must maintain a minimum distance of one metre when passing cyclists at a maximum speed of 60km/h.
If you are in areas where the speeds are higher than 60km/h, the gap increases to a minimum distance of 1.5 metres when overtaking a cyclist.
VIC: The newest road rule to be introduced in Victoria, drivers face a fine of $330 and two demerit points should they put cyclists at risk when passing them.
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/newsmedia/2021/minimum-passing-distance.