Drivers in Inverclyde warned to give cyclists room on the road

Inverclyde Council is backing a new road safety campaign - Give Cycle Space - which raises awareness of the 1.5m gap that should exist between drivers and cyclists.

Motorists who flout the rules face a careless driving charge, three penalty points on their licence and a £100 fine - or a more serious criminal conviction.

Councillor Jim Clocherty said: "Keeping a distance from cyclists is crucial on our roads to ensure the safety of the rider and the driver."