Mandatory Overtaking Distance 1.5m Approved!

Topics: Climate-Neutral Mobility

Countries: Czech Republic Estonia Germany Slovakia

EUKI project "Cyclurban+" advocated on the national level for improvements of cycling conditions in Czechia. A project’s policy brief presented how a mandatory safe passing distance of 1.5 meter can improve safety of cycling across the country and undecided members of parliament had been approached. There was a fierce discussion in the media about the law amendment with no definitive support in Czech Senate. However, the law amendment passed by a margin of one single vote!