POLICE Scotland has warned drivers to be careful when overtaking a cyclist - or they could be slapped with points and a fine.
The force revealed in a tweet that overtaking a cyclist with less than a car's width is known as a close-pass. They advised that this is a careless driving offence.
The force added that drivers can face three points on their licence and a £100 fine.
They warned: "It's not worth it, so make sure you give cycle space."
Overtaking a cyclist with less than a car's width is called a close-pass, and it is a careless driving offence.
— Police Scotland (@policescotland) June 8, 2021
Drivers can face three points on their license and a £100 fine. 💸
It's not worth it, so make sure you #GiveCycleSpace 🚲🚗 pic.twitter.com/mcYfe7wp0V
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