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Boonville Distance at which vehicle must follow ordinance (§ 12-27)

Chapter 12: Motor Vehicles and Traffic · Article II. Rules of the Road

The driver of a vehicle other than those designated in section 304.044, RSMo shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonably safe and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of the roadway. Vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated, except in a funeral procession or in a duly authorized parade, so as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles as to enable any other vehicle to overtake or pass such vehicles in safety. This section shall in no manner affect said section 304.044 relating to distance between trucks traveling on the highway.

Official source: City of Boonville official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 12-27

Text from Supplement 8 (December 2025), through Ordinance 4678 of December 16, 2024.

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.