On what type of roads is it mandatory to leave a minimum lateral separation of 1.5 meters when overtaking pedestrians, cyclists, or animals?

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The correct answer is outside built-up areas. The General Traffic Regulations stipulate that on interurban roads (outside built-up areas), when overtaking pedestrians, animals, two-wheeled vehicles, or animal-drawn vehicles, the maneuver must be performed by occupying part or all of the adjacent lane and leaving a lateral separation of not less than 1.50 meters. Why not 'On any road'? Because inside built-up areas (urban roads), the rule is different: you must leave a lateral safety margin proportional to the speed and the width of the roadway, but the minimum of 1.5 meters is not explicitly required by law, although it is recommended for safety.

On what type of roads is it mandatory to leave a minimum lateral separation of 1.5 meters when overtaking pedestrians, cyclists, or animals?

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