Montana § 61-8-329 Following Too Closely

Montana Statutes

§ 61-8-329 — Following Too Closely

Montana § 61-8-329

Title 61MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 8TRAFFIC REGULATION

Part 3Vehicle Operating Requirements

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Mont. Code Ann. § 61-8-329 (2026).

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61-8-329 . Following too closely.

(1)The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the roadway.

(2)A motor vehicle being driven upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district, including in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, must be operated in a manner that allows sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy the space without danger. This provision does not apply to funeral processions.

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61-8-329 . Following too closely. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the roadway.
(2) A motor vehicle being driven upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district, including in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, must be operated in a manner that allows sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy the space without danger. This provision does not apply to funeral processions.