{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"21703","citation":"Veh. Code, § 21703","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000. - 23336.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Driving, Overtaking, and Passing [21650. - 21761.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Additional Driving Rules [21700. - 21721.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway.</p>","text":"The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/additional-driving-rules-21703","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}