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 FloydFest ’26 Daydream is in the books after 5 days of Music, Magic and Mountains Gene Marrano July 28, 2026 Roanoke’s Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound Emma Thomas July 27, 2026 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026
