West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations
W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-7-10: Following too closely
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers must maintain a reasonable following distance behind other vehicles. Heavy trucks and buses must stay at least 200 feet behind similar vehicles outside city/residential areas, with exceptions for passing, military convoys, and funeral processions.
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