When overtaking inside a built-up area, what factors should the lateral clearance depend on?

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When overtaking inside a built-up area (towns), regulations state that the driver must leave a lateral safety margin proportional to the speed and the width and characteristics of the roadway. Unlike interurban roads, where a minimum of 1.5 meters is often required for certain users, in towns the distance is variable and must be adapted to the environment to ensure safety without unnecessarily invading the opposite lane if the road is narrow. Factors such as the length of the road or the gradient are not determinants for calculating this lateral space.

When overtaking inside a built-up area, what factors should the lateral clearance depend on?

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