FINE GAEL IS proposing a bill that would mean drivers could be fined and receive penalty points for driving too close to cyclists.
The Irish Independent reports that the proposal could see drivers face a minimum fine of €80 and three penalty points if they’re caught moving into the cycle lane where cyclists are.
According to the article, the minimum passing distance would be 1.5 metres on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or higher, and 1 metre for roads with a speed limit below that.
So we’re asking: Should people be penalised for driving too close to cyclists?
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