How can a vehicle lawfully overtake or pass a bicycle in Indiana?

Full question:

Can a driver of a vehicle overtake a bicycle in Indiana?

  • Category: Automobiles
  • Subcategory: Traffic Laws
  • Date:
  • State: Indiana

Answer:

Indiana does not have any law directly on point. However, overtaking law, “IC 9-21-8-5 Overtaking and passing.”, states that “a person who drives a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the other vehicle at a safe distance and may not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.”

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FAQs

Yes, you can overtake bike riders in Indiana, but you must do so safely. Indiana law requires drivers to pass cyclists at a safe distance, typically at least three feet. Always ensure that you have enough space to maneuver safely without endangering the cyclist.