Motorists must now give bicyclists an extra foot of space Gene Marrano July 1, 2014 1 minute read If you are used to driving past a bicyclist and allowing them two feet of space … you’ll need to move over a bit more starting today. As of today state law requires motorists to provide three feet of space – not two. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Cheer, jeers in VA: reaction to Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” rulingNext: State Police aren’t taking a holiday during July 4th weekend Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026