8-1523. Following another vehicle too closely.
8-1523
8-1523. Following another vehicle too closely.
(a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more
closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of
such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
(b) The driver of any truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle
when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district
and which is following another truck or motor vehicle drawing another
vehicle shall leave sufficient space, whenever conditions permit, so that
an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger,
except that this shall not prevent a truck or motor vehicle drawing another
vehicle from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.
(c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business
or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing
other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between
each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other
vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall
not apply to funeral processions.
History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1523; July 1.