Figure 2.6.3 - States where a motorist must give three feet or more when passing a bicyclist 

The most common crash that kills a person bicycling is when a person driving hits them from behind. A state law that requires a defined passing distance makes it clear that the person driving is responsible for preventing this crash type.

The most common crash that kills a person bicycling is when a person driving hits them from behind. A state law that requires a defined passing distance makes it clear that the person driving is responsible for preventing this crash type. Most states have this type of law.