Is it legal or illegal for a commercial motor vehicle to follow within 60 metres of another vehicle?

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Maintaining a safe following distance is about giving yourself enough space to react and stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly. For commercial motor vehicles, there is a rule that you must not follow closer than 60 metres to the vehicle ahead. This fixed distance acknowledges that heavy trucks need more stopping room due to their weight and longer braking distances. If you’re closer than 60 metres, you likely won’t have enough time to stop safely, especially if road conditions worsen. So, it’s illegal to tailgate within 60 metres, regardless of speed. Increase the distance in rain, snow, or icy conditions to stay safe.