When overtaking a motorcycle on a road outside a built-up area, what mandatory minimum lateral clearance must be kept?

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Spanish traffic regulations are very specific regarding vulnerable road users. When overtaking two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles, bicycles, mopeds), pedestrians, or animals outside built-up areas (interurban roads), it is mandatory to leave a minimum lateral separation of 1.5 meters. Additionally, you must occupy part or all of the adjacent lane to minimize the 'venturi effect' (air displacement) that could destabilize the motorcycle rider. The rule of 'distance proportional to speed and road width' applies only inside built-up areas.

When overtaking a motorcycle on a road outside a built-up area, what mandatory minimum lateral clearance must be kept?

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