Delaware Statutes

§ 4187 — Coasting prohibited

Delaware § 4187

JurisdictionDelaware

Title21

PartOperation and Equipment

Ch. 41RULES OF THE ROAD

Subch.Miscellaneous Rules

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 21, § 4187 (2026).

Text

(a)The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears or transmission of such vehicle in neutral.

(b)The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.

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Legislative History

21 Del. C. 1953, § 4184; 54 Del. Laws, c. 160, § 1 ; 60 Del. Laws, c. 701, § 56

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