Fines for cars cycling too close?

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/motorists-could-face-fines-for-dr...

I used to ride with one of these as a kid in the UK - pretty sure it didn't extend to the recommended 3' safety zone...

http://www.sustuu.com/590-re831-safety-flag---fold-out-safety-refle...

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Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on June 4, 2016 at 6:43pm

I've come to notice that the majority of motorists that pass me too closely drive vehicles with out of state plates. New arrivals unfamiliar with Illinois laws?

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Permalink Reply by curt(is) locke on June 7, 2016 at 3:48am

Personally, I think I'll just start sporting one of those "dog cones." That ought to make me "more visible" to motorists, significantly reduce my aerodynamics, AND make me look like a completely dork.