§ 17-46. Following too closely.

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(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 truck or motor truck drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district shall not follow within one hundred and fifty (150) feet of another motor truck or motor truck drawing another vehicle. The provisions of this subdivision shall not be construed to prevent overtaking and passing nor shall the same apply upon any lane specially designated for use by motor trucks.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for the driver of any truck or other vehicle to drive in or near the center of any highway for a distance of more than two hundred (200) yards or at any time refuse to turn to the right in order that any driver desiring to pass such truck or other vehicle, which may desire to drive at a higher legal rate of speed.

State law reference

Similar provisions, MCA 1972, §§ 63-3-617, 63-3-619.

                    
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