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vehicle distances

  • By by Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol
    March 05, 2019
    Question: What is the correct following distance? Everyone seems to be way too close behind each other.  Answer: The only law regarding following distance pertains to vehicles pulling trailers. This includes trucks as well as semitractors with trailers. They must maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet. While state law does not require a specific distance for vehicles not pulling trailers, it…
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