Because of overtaking maneuvers

More and more cyclists on the road with dashcams

Two thirds of car drivers in Austria - as in this photo, which was recreated for the "Radkrone" - do not keep the minimum distance when overtaking cyclists. Incidents occur almost daily, most of which have a minor outcome, but in some cases can also be fatal.

(Bild: Wallner Hannes)

"For many people, overtaking cyclists at close quarters is a sport!", says Harry Pancis from Salzburg, because every cyclist knows the frightening moments when cars overtake too closely, as the legal minimum distance is often not observed. That's why more and more bikers are using dashcams camouflaged in flashing rear lights.

When overtaking cyclists, drivers must keep a legally prescribed safety distance of one and a half meters in urban areas and two meters outside urban areas.