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126Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles
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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.
- In the case of a driver of a large vehicle, 10 penalty units;
In any other case, 5 penalty units.
Note to rule 126 amended by S.R. No. 111/2021 rule 6.
Large vehicle is defined in the dictionary.