Following too closely
Following-distance allegations frequently arise after sudden braking, congestion, weather, a lane change, or a rear-end collision. The surrounding facts matter; the collision alone does not describe every event.
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Video, damage patterns, vehicle positions, statements, road grade, weather, and lane movement may help explain how the vehicles came together.
Keep original dash-camera footage, photographs, repair records, witness information, and any exchanged information. Write down the sequence while it is fresh without altering original evidence.
The traffic court case and insurance handling are related factually but follow different processes. Avoid assuming that one automatically determines the other.
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Frequently asked questions
No single fact necessarily resolves the citation. The court considers the charged law and the available evidence.
Yes. Preserve the original file and related timestamps because video may show spacing, traffic, lane movement, and braking.
FMCSA identifies following too closely as a serious traffic violation in specified commercial-driver circumstances.
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