Motorists must now give bicyclists an extra foot of space Gene Marrano July 1, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025