Laws implemented in March 2016 require vehicles passing cyclists to keep a safe distance when overtaking. In a zone of 60kmh, motorists are, by law, required to keep a minimum distance of one metre. In a zone higher than 60kmh, a minimum distance of 1.5metres is to be given. Breaching these laws currently hold a penalty of $344 and two demerit points.

NSW Police have indicated they are seeing an increase in instances where motorists are still not adhering to these laws since their inception.

"NSW Police are increasingly being presented with evidence-based complaints," Leading Senior Constable Shoveller of the NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command said.

"Cyclists, as with many motorists, are utilising technologies to record their travels. Motorists need to be aware that chances are if they're not complying with safe passing laws, they may be filmed by the rider.

"Motorists are exempt under existing rules regarding keeping left of dividing lines, providing that it is done so in compliance to safe passing rules and is done so safely and with clear vision."

"Cyclists under the Road Rules 2014 are defined as a 'vehicle' and are subjected to the same provisions of law as motorists," Leading Senior Constable Shoveller said.

"We would ask motorists and cyclists alike to understand their obligations under the law and look out for and respect one another's presence. In doing so a safer and more harmonious experience is achieved."