Road traffic

Prohibited or unsafe overtaking

Overtaking on the right must be distinguished from one queue moving faster than another in heavy traffic. Proximity to a bend, crossing or junction may also matter.

What to check in your case

Reconstruct where the manoeuvre began and ended, visibility and the vehicle passed. When passing a cyclist, describe the lateral clearance and both positions.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Sketch showing signs and available sight distance
  • Description of traffic flow and the vehicle passed

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.