Bicycle safety wing

A bicycle safety wing is an arm attached to the side of a bicycle. Its purpose is to keep other vehicles from passing too closely.[1] It is usually made of brightly colored plastic, and ends with a retroreflector.

A bicycle safety wing

Bicyclists demonstrating a safe overtaking distance with the use of pool noodles as safety wings.

Legality

French law allows for bicycle safety wings up to 40 centimetres.[2]

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Bicycle safety wing

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