Letter: Give cyclists room

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 11, 2026

Maine law requires motorists to allow for at least a 3-foot space when passing a bicycle. If the road is straight and there is no traffic coming from the opposite direction, you can and should cross the center line to comply with the law and for the safety of the bicyclist. However, if there is a curve or hill or traffic, you may have to wait two or three minutes until you can safely pass the bicyclist. ~ Jeffrey Lovit, Addison