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Fayette Distance at Which Vehicle Must Follow ordinance (§ 340.220)

Chapter 340: Miscellaneous Driving Rules

In short: Don't follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonably safe, given its speed, the traffic and the road conditions.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

The driver of a vehicle 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 Section 304.044, RSMo., relating to distance between trucks traveling on the highway.

Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 340.220

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