The Mugello Circuit will host an important event on January 18th, dedicated to cyclist safety. The conference will provide an opportunity to celebrate, together with the association Io Rispetto il Ciclista, a significant milestone reached ten years after the launch of the campaign: the introduction of a regulation in the Italian Highway Code mandating a minimum distance of 1.5 meters when overtaking cyclists, approved in December 2024.
This new regulation marks a turning point for cyclists on Italian roads, promoting greater respect and awareness towards sustainable mobility. The law not only protects those cycling today but also paves the way for safer roads for future generations.
During the conference, the journey leading to the approval of the law will be retraced, with a particular focus on the salvaciclisti sign campaign, an initiative that engaged numerous Italian municipalities and raised awareness among citizens and local administrators. The event will also serve as an opportunity to look to the future: the association will present its new project aimed at promoting the adoption of bike lanes across Italy. This urban and social tool is seen as the ideal complement to the 1.5-meter rule, representing another step towards safer and more welcoming cities for cyclists.
The project’s strategy will focus on three main areas: engaging with central institutions to improve the regulatory framework, collaborating with local administrations to encourage the adoption of bike lanes in municipalities across Italy, and launching a communication campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of road safety.
The event will also feature the presentation of a comic book dedicated to the association Io Rispetto il Ciclista, which narrates the journey and values that inspired this initiative.
This milestone is the result of collective effort, supported by donors, volunteers, testimonials, and the association ACCPI, with the shared goal of creating a future where respect for cyclists is guaranteed on all Italian roads. The event at the Mugello Circuit will be a moment of reflection and renewal because, as the association emphasizes, this is not a point of arrival but a starting point for even more determined action, honoring the memory of Tommaso Cavorso and all road traffic victims.
