2006 Utah Code - 41-6a-711 — Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions.

     41-6a-711.   Following another vehicle -- Safe distance -- Exceptions.
     (1) The operator of a vehicle:
     (a) may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having regard for the:
     (i) speed of the vehicles;
     (ii) traffic upon the highway; and
     (iii) condition of the highway; and
     (b) shall allow sufficient space in front of the vehicle to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy the space.
     (2) Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to funeral processions or to congested traffic conditions resulting in prevailing vehicle speeds of less than 35 miles per hour.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session