Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 109

109 .         Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles

                Except when overtaking and passing, the driver of any vehicle shall, when following another vehicle, keep such distance behind it as will enable the driver to stop the vehicle in an emergency with safety, and without running into the vehicle in front of him or her.

        Points: 1         Modified penalty: 2 PU