California § 21704. 21704. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 226.)

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§ 21704. — 21704. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 226.)

California § 21704.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code VEHVehicle Code - VEH

Div. 11.DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD

Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing

Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Additional Driving Rules

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Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH Code § 21704. (2026).

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(a)The driver of any motor vehicle subject to the speed restriction of Section 22406 that is operated outside of a business or residence district, shall keep the vehicle he is driving at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear of any other motor vehicle subject to such speed restriction which is preceding it.

(b)The provisions of this section shall not prevent overtaking and passing nor shall they apply upon a highway with two or more lanes for traffic in the direction of travel.

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(a)
The driver of any motor vehicle subject to the speed restriction of Section 22406 that is operated outside of a business or residence district, shall keep the vehicle he is driving at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear of any other motor vehicle subject to such speed restriction which is preceding it.
(b)
The provisions of this section shall not prevent overtaking and passing nor shall they apply upon a highway with two or more lanes for traffic in the direction of travel.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 226.

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