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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
1 year
We're calling upon the Government to introduce free public transport and shared bikes trial across the country for a dedicated period before announcing any further penalties to motorists. #freepublictransport #publictransport #transportireland
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The AA Ireland
10 months
€150 One For All voucher up for grabs! Just like and share this post to be in with a chance to win! AA Membership Summer Sale is closing soon!
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The AA Ireland
1 year
You guys are all really lovely people. So, we have a favour to ask. Please come to our YouTube channel and subscribe to follow our latest videos. It is a small thing, but it makes a big difference. Go on, please!
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The AA Ireland
1 year
According to our most recent survey, 74.9% of you drive to work - what would it take for more of you to use Public Transport, Cycle or Walk?
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
6 years
⚠ Just because you can go outside doesn't mean you can take to the roads. There is still a red warning in place; do not travel. These photos were taken today in Kildare, one of the worst affected counties. We've more details on affected areas here: ❄️
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The AA Ireland
4 years
From reporter to rapper, from colleague to friend. After 6 amazing years of craic and top-notch traffic investigating, Ruth Jephson's watch has ended. Good luck Ruth, we'll miss you 🌠
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The AA Ireland
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
7 years
Thanks to everyone who's tweeted information to us today; sorry if we couldn't reply individually! See for updates.
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The AA Ireland
5 years
Police in England issued a ticket for "careless driving" after following a driver in the middle lane for over a mile on an empty motorway. Remember that you should always drive in the left lane unless you are overtaking.
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TVP Roads Policing
5 years
Vehicle stopped on the #M4 J12 towards 13 (near #Newbury ) for #MiddleLaneHogging . 🚙 in lane 2 for over a mile whilst I was directly behind in a marked #BMW . Lane 1 totally clear the entire time. Ticket issued for #CarelessDriving . If it’s clear move across! 🤦🏼‍♂️👮🏼‍♂️ #P5562
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The AA Ireland
7 years
Stay indoors; do not put the lives of emergency services at risk by travelling unless absolutely necessary. #Ophelia
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The AA Ireland
1 year
James Lowe ignoring gravity #IREvFRA
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
7 years
LIMERICK: There is a loose swan on the N18 Galway/Limerick Rd eastbound between the Limerick Tunnel and the M20 jct.
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The AA Ireland
1 year
Winter Driving Tips | Here are some things to remember if you HAVE to set off today. Remember, we are mostly driving on summer tyres which don't perform as well in ice and snow, so only drive if you have to, but if you do, follow the advice below.
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The AA Ireland
1 year
Petrol prices are going up. #fuel #costofliving
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
4 years
@IRLPatricia Hi Patricia, thanks for the tweet. We are based in the Republic of Ireland. Perhaps @TheAA_UK will be able to help you!
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The AA Ireland
6 years
We're getting lots of tweets at the moment about #StormEleanor - thanks for the info and sorry we can't reply to every one! For info on affected routes, check
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The AA Ireland
1 year
Poll: Do you service your car before or after your NCT?
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The AA Ireland
9 years
OFFALY: There's a llama loose in the village of Rahan. Take care in the area.
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The AA Ireland
1 year
What’s wrong with this picture folks?
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The AA Ireland
1 year
People illegally driving in the bus lane are messing things up for everyone. #commuting #dublin
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The AA Ireland
9 years
Quiet & mainly dry around the country but care needed in case of low flying reindeer. http://t.co/qvBPcgPvrc http://t.co/Ez3cpPBJGX
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The AA Ireland
1 year
@blueskieshigh @LawSocIreland He made the law accessible to many, and that's a fact! RIP
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Thanks to everyone who's sent us information so far today - apologies that we couldn't reply to every tweet individually! Keep an eye here and on our website for updates throughout Storm Emma.
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The AA Ireland
1 year
Need to get your car serviced? 🚙 Our new AA Approved Service Centres provide a real and trusted option for car servicing, maintenance, and repair needs. With our easy to use digital platform, you can book, track & pay for the service all in one place!
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The AA Ireland
2 years
@GardaTraffic The bloody cheek
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The AA Ireland
7 years
⚡️ Our tweets about the snow at Grainne's Gap near Muff got quite a response! 🙈
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The AA Ireland
6 years
#DUBLIN Poor conditions across the north of the city and county tonight. This was the N3 around Blanchardstown earlier. Image: @Dave21Mac
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The AA Ireland
7 years
DONEGAL: Grainne's Gap between Muff and Buncrana and Lough Salt Rd between Termon and Carrigart are both impassable due to snow. theAA.ie
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The AA Ireland
4 years
With more vehicles than usual parked up as we #StayAtHome , emergency services have reminded us to make sure we’ve left enough space for ambulances or fire trucks to get by. If your car is parked up, our blog has all the info you need: 📸 @DubFireBrigade
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The AA Ireland
2 years
Dublin’s College Green could go car-free as soon as next year under new plans. Tell us what you think of this?
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The AA Ireland
6 years
NEVER leave children or pets locked in the car in hot weather. 🌡
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The AA Ireland
6 years
When on your commute today, spare a thought for motorists around Paris and the north of France. Very heavy rain has left many roads impassable, with long tailbacks resulting. 🇫🇷
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
7 years
have updated their warning with advice on when the public should stay indoors during #Ophelia
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The AA Ireland
8 years
Flooding in some parts of Dublin & Co Wicklow this afternoon. Slow down & drive with extra care. For your route see
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The AA Ireland
1 year
Farewell to John Moylan. John worked with the AA for 35 years here in Ireland and just last year we helped him celebrate his 100th birthday. This week, John passed away peacefully in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Thank you for the service John, and safe travels to the next place
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Hot dogs are perfect on your barbecue but not in your car. Check out our video to see just how quickly your vehicle can heat up.
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The AA Ireland
7 years
Don't listen to rumours in social media chat groups. Stick with official sources for latest info. on #Ophelia
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The AA Ireland
8 years
DUBLIN: The northbound bore of the Port Tunnel is closed as motorway services remove a kitten.
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The AA Ireland
10 years
DONEGAL: Grainne’s Gap is blocked by a fallen tree on the Buncrana/ Muff Rd (R239).theAA.ie/Roadwatch
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Sick of getting stuck at Macroom on the N22? Good news is on the way!
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The AA Ireland
7 years
With a number of weather warnings in place tomorrow (16th), watch our video below for some tips for driving in bad conditions.
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The AA Ireland
1 year
AA Ireland has now launched AA Approved Used Cars. Here is @BobFlavin to tell you more.
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The AA Ireland
6 years
🚨❄️⚠SNOW AND ICE WARNINGS FOR ALL COUNTIES ⚠ ❄️🚨 Conditions are treacherous around counties Dublin, Kildare, Wexford, Wicklow and Meath. Other areas particularly bad include the midlands as well as parts of Cork, Waterford and Galway. Full update here:
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Conditions are very poor along the east coast and in the south-east and midlands. Stay indoors. #StormEmma Full coverage:
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The AA Ireland
8 years
Thanks for all your Tweets so far tonight, guys. Too many to reply to them all - it's a busy one! #StormFrank
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The AA Ireland
6 years
#CORK Pig loose on N71. More here:
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The AA Ireland
5 years
⚠️ A Status Yellow cold weather warning has been issued for the whole country, valid from 6am on Tuesday until 6pm on Saturday. ⚠️ ❄️❄️❄️ More here:
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The AA Ireland
1 year
@OfficerMagoo Well, it isn't a ridiculous question if we want to keep highlighting the issue, in our view.
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The AA Ireland
10 years
WATERFORD: Reports of a trampoline "loose" near the Airport Rd roundabout due to the windy weather. http://t.co/9H7eVvSkUC #AARW
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The AA Ireland
4 years
A special day here in the office, @ConorAAIreland is 30 fantastic years at the AA and many of them as Roadwatch's beloved boss. Here's to the next thirty 💛
@TheAAie
AA Ireland Support
4 years
Who would have guessed this baby-faced scamp would still be here 30 years later? Congratulations on 30 years in the AA @ConorAAIreland #BestBoss #RoadwatchForever #VoiceOfTheAA @aaroadwatch
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The AA Ireland
6 years
🚨❄️COUNTRYWIDE STATUS RED SNOW AND ICE WARNING ❄️🚨 Update on worst affected counties: Monaghan, Cavan, Longford, Westmeath, Dublin, Laois, Offaly, Tipperay, Cork, Waterford and Kilkenny: However, poor conditions are widespread, slow down.
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The AA Ireland
7 years
A very Merry Christmas from all of us in the Roadwatch team! Drive safely if you are out and about today. 🎅🎄🎁
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The AA Ireland
11 years
There is no access to Main St, Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny until approx 3pm due to a Wellie-throwing competition. http://t.co/gWm3zaDM
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The AA Ireland
8 years
Road temps. likely to drop overnight;frost & ice may form on some routes.Slow down & listen to your inner Teresa Mannion #theaa
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Thanks for all your tweets this morning - sorry that we can't get back to all of them individually. Road conditions are dangerous across the country, - especially large numbers of fallen trees reported in #Kerry #Mayo #Galway #Cork and #Dublin . See
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Travel is not advised while Status Red warning is in place. See for updates.
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The AA Ireland
1 year
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The AA Ireland
4 years
For the 1st time, the AA Roadwatch team has been working remotely these past few weeks. As we #StayAtHome , we say thanks to the essential workers & carers who must keep travelling - we'll keep you updated at . Otherwise, we hope you #StaySafe & #StayAtHome .
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The AA Ireland
6 years
🚨❄️⚠SNOW AND ICE WARNINGS ⚠ ❄️🚨 Conditions are still quite treacherous with an Orange Warning in place for Munster, Leinster, Cavan & Monaghan. More here:
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The AA Ireland
5 years
#CORK Snowfall affecting visibility and slowing traffic this evening, in particular around Kanturk, Mallow, Cobh and parts of the city. More here:
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The AA Ireland
6 years
🚨❄️⚠COUNTRYWIDE STATUS RED SNOW AND ICE WARNING ⚠ ❄️🚨 Very poor road conditions across most of the country: worst at the moment in Waterford, Meath, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan & north Kildare. Our full update is here:
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The AA Ireland
8 years
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & safe travels. From the AA Roadwatch AM crew. :)
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Per @M50Dublin , all the horses are fine. 🐴
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The AA Ireland
5 years
🚦STOP THE LIGHTS! Look who's turning 50! 🎂🥳 Happy Birthday to our brilliant boss @ConorAAIreland Hope you're all geared up to celebrate this weekend, don't tyre yourself out too much! #carpuns 🚗🎈
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Our terrific editor Arwen Foley is about to do her last ever AA Roadwatch traffic report on @RTERadio1 It's the end of an era, we'll miss her dearly x
@ArwenFoley
Arwen Foley
6 years
Just one more. I’ll be signing off for the final time as Arwen Foley AA Roadwatch on @morningireland on @RTERadio1 at 8:30am. It has been a wonderful 12 years.
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The AA Ireland
7 years
#Galway ’s new #M17 / #M18 motorway is set to open at 4pm tomorrow
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The AA Ireland
4 years
#StormBrendan We've had lots of reports of fallen trees in #Cork and #Kerry in the last hour or so - extreme caution advised. Updates at
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The AA Ireland
9 years
We're a happy bunch this morning after winning Best Business Twitter account last night at the #Sockies15 . http://t.co/i4Q97oxQu5
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
6 years
❄️🌨️Snowy conditions have been reported on routes in several counties including Carlow, Kildare, Longford, Monaghan, Wicklow and Waterford. Slow down and take care in poor conditions. 🌨️❄️ See for the latest updates during the Bank Holiday Weekend
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The AA Ireland
9 years
DUBLIN: It's really kicking off in Dublin! Sure would you look at the traffic jam in Donnybrook!! http://t.co/NUMIqm2thi
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Good news if you are sick of getting stuck in traffic in Macroom!
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Conditions are generally improving right across the country this morning however slush remains on many routes. Some secondary routes remain impassable or treacherous. Drive with care wherever you are. More:
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The AA Ireland
10 years
DUBLIN: Breakdown on the M50 northbound off ramp at J6 Blanchardstown heading onto the Navan Rd outbound blocking one lane. Take extra care.
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The AA Ireland
7 years
We hit 150k followers this week. Thanks for all your support! 🎉
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The AA Ireland
8 years
DUBLIN: The northbound bore of the Port Tunnel has just reopened as motorway services have removed a kitten.
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The AA Ireland
6 years
🚨❄️⚠SNOW AND ICE WARNINGS ⚠ ❄️🚨 Status Red for Munster, Leinster and Galway. Do not travel. Worst affected counties according to reports to us: Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Tipperary and Galway. More information here: http://www/TheAA.ie/Newsroom
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The AA Ireland
10 years
Warning may be Orange Yes we are Blue Another storm is coming Mother Nature we're through! #HappyValentinesDay #GiveUsABreak
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The AA Ireland
6 years
Snow is affecting many parts of the East, the Midlands, South-East and East Cork tonight. Slow down and take extra on all routes. More:
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The AA Ireland
5 years
Here at Roadwatch HQ we're celebrating hitting 200,000 followers on Twitter! Whether there's a breakdown in Sligo Town, a traffic queue in Killaloe or a spillage in Bansha Village - we've all been through it together. Thanks for following!
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
8 years
Good night Twitter! #StormFrank has arrived and he's inflicted plenty of damage. Drive with extreme caution. We'll be back from 5:30am.
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The AA Ireland
8 years
CORK: Flooding affecting Cork/ Kinslae Rd (R600) from Worlds End as far as the Bridge which is reported impassible.
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The AA Ireland
9 years
Hooray! We won Best In-House Twitter account for a business. #Sockies15 http://t.co/c2Emj8zOEi
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The AA Ireland
6 years
It's our Editor @ElaineOSul 's birthday. Here she is getting her cake in a brief moment of joy among the madness... She's playing a blinder today updating our website with all the latest snow info:
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The AA Ireland
1 year
Want to learn about solar panels? This week we've chatted with Solar Panel experts Midsummer. @MidsummerRenLtd #solar #solarenergy #costofliving
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
8 years
Happy New Year from all at AA Roadwatch. Wishing you a safe and peaceful 2016.
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The AA Ireland
5 years
A Status Yellow Wind Warning is now in place for all counties until tomorrow morning. A number of trees have fallen, particularly in western coastal counties. Take extra caution if you're driving tonight.
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
7 years
Website updated - radio reports resume after 6am. Stay safe!
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The AA Ireland
6 years
#KILDARE Conditions continue to deteriorate right across Kildare with heavy and deep snow drifts leaving the vast majority of routes impassable. Gardaí are advising not to travel. This was Sallins this morning. More:
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The AA Ireland
8 years
WICKLOW/UPDATE: The Roundwood/ Laragh Rd (R755) has just reopened btwn Roundwood & Annamoe following a fatal crash.
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
7 years
Gardai are advising road users to avoid the Sally Gap in Wicklow due to icy conditions.
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
6 years
Conditions remain snowy and icy across many parts of the country tonight, in particular parts of Cork, Monaghan and Cavan. Take extreme care on snow and ice and allow extra time for your journey.
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@aaroadwatch
The AA Ireland
4 years
On an essential journey, be extra mindful of other road users, as people spread out for social distancing. Drivers should always leave a safe distance when overtaking a cyclist. And for when you've parked, learn here about the Dutch reach door method:
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