Overtaking a cyclist without a 1.5 m distance will result in a fine of R$ 130.16

Anyone who drives and needs to pass a bicycle can commit an offense that many drivers are unaware of. According to O Antagonista, overtaking a cyclist without the minimum lateral distance results in a fine of R$ 130.16 and 4 points on the driver's license.

The central requirement comes from article 201 of the CTB: the driver must maintain a lateral distance of at least 1.5 m whenever approaching a bicycle to move forward or overtake it. The fault is of medium severity and receives code 589-40, described in the reference document for inspection, validated by Contran.

According to the publication, the fine can occur without approaching the vehicle. For this infraction, there is no retention or removal planned, which makes the inspection less visible to the driver at the time of the maneuver.

Distance is not the only requirement. Item XIII of article 220 of the same code determines that the driver must reduce speed to overtake a cyclist without putting anyone at risk. According to O Antagonista, when speeding occurs during this maneuver, the offense is considered very serious: a R$ 293.47 fine and 7 points on the driver's license.

In narrow streets, with no space for 1.5 m, the advice is to wait for a safe and permitted opportunity. The publication also reminds that overtaking prohibited by signs is not authorized, even in a hurry.

What changes for the investor

The sources do not provide data on the impact on listed companies, and the fine, in itself, should not change prices. The possible effect is on the operational costs of companies that maintain fleets and delivery teams, which can reinforce training and control of drivers to avoid fines and loss of points on the driver's license. Interest and dollars are not affected by this theme. This article does not provide a purchase or sale recommendation and does not project prices.

Automatically translated from Portuguese.