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MD TRANSPORTATION 21-310

MD TRANSPORTATION 21-310 - Maryland Maryland Transportation.

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MD TRANSPORTATION 21-310

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Maryland Transportation Code Section 21-310 (2023) - Following Too Closely (a) 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 other vehicle and of the traffic on and the condition of the highway. (b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, whenever conditions permit, the driver of every truck, while traveling on a roadway outside of a business district or a residential district and following any other truck or any other motor vehicle towing another vehicle, shall leave enough space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger. (c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, whenever conditions permit, the driver of every mot...

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