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#### 126 Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles
126 Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles
> A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the vehicle.
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> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.