When are cyclists allowed not to maintain the usual safety distance between them?

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The General Traffic Regulations state that drivers must maintain a safety distance to avoid collisions. However, there is a specific exception for cyclists: when riding in a group, they are considered a single mobile unit or peloton. Therefore, they are allowed to reduce the separation between bicycles, provided they exercise extreme caution to avoid rear-end collisions among themselves. The type of road (urban) or speed are not the factors determining this exception.

When are cyclists allowed not to maintain the usual safety distance between them?

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