Section 17: Keeping safe distance

Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017.Central Regulations · 1988

(1)A driver driving behind another vehicle shall keep sufficient distance, commensurate with the traffic conditions, from the vehicle ahead, so as to be able to stop (pull up) safely if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows down or stops.

(2) When being followed by another vehicle, not suddenly brake without a compelling reason.

(3)The driver shall during rainfall, snow or storm orice on the road due to severe weather conditions and during other adverse weather conditions, further increase the distance from the vehicle ahead.

Where this provision sits

Act	Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017.
Section	17
Marginal note	Keeping safe distance
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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