Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1122-a · Article 25. Driving On Right Side of Roadway, Overtaking and Passing, Etc
Overtaking a bicycle
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§ 1122-a. Overtaking a bicycle. The operator of a vehicle overtaking, from behind, a bicycle proceeding on the same side of a roadway shall pass to the left of such bicycle at a safe distance until safely clear thereof.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT1122-A
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