§ 54-235. Following too closely.

(a)

The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway. In any prosecution for a violation of this section, the fact that a vehicle collides with a vehicle which it is following shall be "prima facie" evidence that such vehicle was following too closely.

(b)

The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or any other vehicle when the same can be done with safety.

(c)

Motor vehicles being driven in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be operated so as to allow sufficient space between such vehicles or combination of vehicles so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions.

(Code 1950, § 514.9; Ord. No. 142-92, § 1, 3-9-92)

State law reference

Similar provisions, C.R.S. 1973, 42-4-908.