Claims
When a driver making a right turn overtakes a cyclist on the road
These collisions happen when a driver overtakes a cyclist in order to make a right turn.
In this diagram, the vehicle overtakes, or cuts off, the cyclist during a right turn.
Driver = 100%
Cyclist = 0%
The rules of the road
The driver must maintain 1 to 1.5 metres of space, depending on speed limits and location, when passing a cyclist and ensure it's safe before making a right turn to avoid cutting off a cyclist. Therefore, the driver would be found 100% responsible.
What does it say in the Motor Vehicle Act?
The applicable sections of the Motor Vehicle Act are:
