Title 40, Chapter 6, Section 49
( 40-6-49)
(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 motor vehicle which is drawing another vehicle
when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residential
district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle
drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave
sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy
such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a
motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking
and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle. (c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a
business or residential 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 subsection shall not apply to funeral
processions, parades, or other groups of vehicles if such groups of
vehicles are under the supervision and control of a law enforcement
agency. (d) Vehicles which approach from the rear any other vehicle or
vehicles stopped or slowed to make a lawful turn shall be deemed to
be following for purposes of this Code section. |